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July 13, 2022

New Arizona Law Makes It Illegal to Film Police in Many Circumstances
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In Arizona, Republican Governor Doug Ducey has signed a new state law
making it illegal to knowingly film a police officer at a distance of
eight feet or closer - unless the officer grants permission. The law
also allows officers to order people to stop recording, if they're on
private property and police have the owner's consent. In response, media
outlets across the U.S. signed on to a letter from the National Press
Photographers Association that read in part, "We are extremely concerned
that this language violates not only the free speech and press clauses
of the First Amendment, but also runs counter to the 'clearly
established right' to photograph and record police officers performing
their official duties in a public place."


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