Short Circuit Short Circuit 229 | Recording the Police
Jul 22, 2022
The podcast discusses the First Amendment right to record police officers, highlighting a case in the 10th Circuit where an officer attempted to prevent a vblogger from recording him. The court's decision and the concept of qualified immunity are explored. Another case in the 5th Circuit involving a Texas prison is discussed, focusing on the issue of mootness. The chapter also delves into the use of procedural barriers by the government to avoid constitutional claims and criticizes the judicial culture that favors government procedural arguments.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
A Case Involving a Texas Prison and Personal Experiences Recording the Police
01:33 • 2min
The Right to Record the Police
03:05 • 16min
Case on Mootness and Religious Congregation in Texas Prisons
19:01 • 4min
Procedural Barriers and Government Tactics in Constitutional Claims
23:11 • 11min