C.J. Ciaramella

C.J. Ciaramella, a criminal justice reporter for Reason, dives into the complex issue of whether recording ICE is a protected right. He discusses the chilling rhetoric from the Trump administration that labels filming law enforcement as obstruction. Ciaramella highlights recent court rulings affirming the First Amendment right to record police activity, despite increasing attempts to suppress this practice. He shares insights on how fear tactics and legal challenges impact journalists and activists, illuminating the importance of accountability in law enforcement.