(Washington, DC May 14, 2012) US DOJ issues opinion that the activities of a private individual in video and audio taping of the conduct of police officers in the public discharge of their duties is an activity protected by the First Amendment. Further, that police conduct interfering with the exercise of the right to record is a violation of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments. [Such violations may lead to litigation under 42 USC sec. 1983.] http://www.pixiq.com/sites/default/files/united_states_letter_re_photography_5_14_2012_0.pdf **************************************************************************************************************** Professor Joseph Olson, J.D., LL.M. o- 651-523-2142 Hamline University School of Law (MS-D2037) f- 651-523-2236 St. Paul, MN 55113-1235 c- 612-865-7956 [email protected] http://law.hamline.edu/constitutional_law/joseph_olson.html
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