A federal Appeals Court panel has ruled that a Winterville police policy against livestreaming of traffic stops could violate the First Amendment. The ruling reverses a trial court decision favoring the town.
A federal appeals court is considering whether a Black man who says he broadcasts his interactions with police for his protection had the right to livestream a traffic stop on Facebook.
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EFF argues that Americans have the right under the First Amendment to livestream and record on-duty police officers and officers who interfere with that right should be held accountable.