Freedom of photography: Police, security often clamp down despite public right

Courts have long ruled that the First Amendment protects the right of citizens to take photographs in public places. Even after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, law enforcement agencies have reiterated that right in official policies. But in practice, those rules don’t always filter down to police officers and security guards who continue … Continue reading Freedom of photography: Police, security often clamp down despite public right