The Right to Record Act of 2026 establishes a civil cause of action for federal law enforcement officers who violate individuals' rights to record.
The Right to Record Act of 2026 establishes an express cause of action for federal law enforcement officers who violate individuals' rights to record, observe, or peacefully protest law enforcement activities. This includes preventing or attempting to prevent recording, observing, or protesting, as well as retaliatory actions like threatening, pursuing, or surveilling individuals for these activities. The act allows for civil action in the appropriate district court for redress, including damages and attorney's fees.
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