The Right to Record Act of 2026 establishes a cause of action for violations of the right to record, observe, or peacefully protest law enforcement.

The Right to Record Act of 2026 establishes an express cause of action for violations of the right to record, observe, or peacefully protest law enforcement activities. It provides that individuals can sue for violations, including preventing or attempting to prevent such activities, stopping, seizing, or arresting someone for recording, observing, or protesting, and other retaliatory actions. Federal law enforcement officers found liable for such violations can be held accountable in civil actions, with awards of actual or statutory damages and punitive damages.

The Right to Record Act of 2026 establishes a cause of action for violations of the right to record, observe, or peacefully protest law enforcement.

The Right to Record Act of 2026 establishes an express cause of action for violations of the right to record, observe, or peacefully protest law enforcement activities. It provides that individuals can sue for violations, including preventing or attempting to prevent such activities, stopping, seizing, or arresting someone for recording, observing, or protesting, and other retaliatory actions. Federal law enforcement officers found liable for such violations can be held accountable in civil actions, with awards of actual or statutory damages and punitive damages.