The First Amendment Foundation is urging Floridians to contact Governor Ron DeSantis and request that he veto a bill that would prohibit individuals from getting too close to first responders while they are performing their duties. The foundation is concerned that the bill would undermine citizen journalists and potentially allow for undocumented police misconduct.
The bill in question, SB 184, would prevent citizens from approaching or filming first responders within 25 feet if they are told not to approach. The First Amendment Foundation likened the bill to a similar law passed in Arizona in 2022, which prohibited bystanders from recording police within eight feet.
The Arizona ACLU and media organizations reached a settlement agreement with the state permanently blocking the law.
The bill in question, SB 184, would prevent citizens from approaching or filming first responders within 25 feet if they are told not to approach. The First Amendment Foundation likened the bill to a similar law passed in Arizona in 2022, which prohibited bystanders from recording police within eight feet.
The Arizona ACLU and media organizations reached a settlement agreement with the state permanently blocking the law.
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The First Amendment Foundation wants Floridians to urge Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill barring people from getting too close to first responders doing their jobs.___ ___
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