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Appeals Court Affirms First Amendment Right to Film Police, Grants Immunity to Arresting Officers

Appeals Court Affirms First Amendment Right to Film Police, Grants Immunity to Arresting Officers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit has issued a ruling affirming the First Amendment right to film police in public, specifically from a public sidewalk outside a police station. This decision stems from a lawsuit filed by Keith Massimino, who was arrested in 2018 for filming the Waterbury, Connecticut police department. While the court recognized Massimino's constitutional right to record law enforcement, it also granted immunity to the officers involved in his arrest. The court reasoned that this right was not 'clearly established' at the time of the incident, a key factor in qualified immunity doctrine. Additionally, the appellate court found that Massimino's actions and refusal to provide identification gave officers reasonable suspicion and probable cause for his arrest, thereby voiding his Fourth Amendment claims. This ruling sets a binding precedent for Connecticut, New York, and Vermont, making the 2nd Circuit the ninth federal circuit to acknowledge this right.
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USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings: Top team in each state

USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings: Top team in each state

With the 2026 high school football season kicking off, here is the initial USA TODAY Sports Super 50, spotlighting the top team in each state.
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Mews Seeks Customer Onboarding Manager in U.S. to Enhance Hospitality Technology Adoption

Mews Seeks Customer Onboarding Manager in U.S. to Enhance Hospitality Technology Adoption

Mews Seeks Customer Onboarding Manager in U.S. to Enhance Hospitality Technology Adoption
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What states have won Little League World Series titles? See the list

What states have won Little League World Series titles? See the list

Is your state among the Little League World Series champions? See the all-time winners list and when each state last won the LLWS title.
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New York hospitals rank near bottom for patient care

New York hospitals rank near bottom for patient care

New York hospitals rank third worst in the nation for patient experience according to a new analysis of CMS data.
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Wisconsin Cities Withdraw from Flock Camera Network Due to Privacy Concerns and Diminished Value

Wisconsin Cities Withdraw from Flock Camera Network Due to Privacy Concerns and Diminished Value

Several cities and towns in Wisconsin are withdrawing from agreements with Flock, a company providing automated license plate cameras, citing privacy concerns and a decrease in the network's overall value. Dane County, a significant user with a contract for 24 cameras, voted to cut $80,000 in funding and banned further expenditures on the system after citizen complaints and concerns from privacy experts. County Board Chair Patrick Miles stated that the company's technology violates Fourth Amendment rights. This decision led to the deactivation of Dane County's Flock cameras, cutting off data access for 140 other law enforcement agencies, including those in Missouri, New York, and Tennessee. Following Dane County's withdrawal, Monona, another city in the county, announced its Flock contract was 'under review' due to privacy considerations. The town of McFarland subsequently decided against deploying Flock cameras, with Chief of Police Brian Redman noting that the loss of Dane County's participation signific...
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ICE Investigated Critic for Constitutionally Protected Speech, Agency Admits

ICE Investigated Critic for Constitutionally Protected Speech, Agency Admits

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has admitted to investigating David Streever, a critic of the agency, based on his constitutionally protected speech. This admission comes in response to a First Amendment lawsuit filed by Streever. The incident began on January 26, when Streever sent an email to Todd Lyons, then the acting ICE director, criticizing him following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti by DHS agents. Streever's email, while harsh, did not contain any threats of violence. Despite this, Brent Goodwin, assistant director for investigations at ICE's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), claimed the email had 'potential threatening undertones' and 'potentially present[ed] a safety concern,' leading to an ICE investigation. On June 23, two DHS agents left a 'WARNING NOTICE' at Streever's home, citing federal statutes related to threats against federal officials and revealing 'restricted personal information,' neither of which Streever had violated. DHS agents also ...
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New 96-Unit Luxury Apartment Building Opens in New Haven with Extensive Amenities

New 96-Unit Luxury Apartment Building Opens in New Haven with Extensive Amenities

New 96-Unit Luxury Apartment Building Opens in New Haven with Extensive Amenities
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U.S. announce U-20 WNT roster for 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup

U.S. announce U-20 WNT roster for 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup

The U-20 Women’s World Cup begins in September and features exciting NCAA and NWSL players hoping to make an impact
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Lincoln Property Company, Saber-Hightower, and Waterfall Asset Management Acquire $450 Million Tri-State Real Estate Portfolio

Lincoln Property Company, Saber-Hightower, and Waterfall Asset Management Acquire $450 Million Tri-State Real Estate Portfolio

Lincoln Property Company, Saber-Hightower, and Waterfall Asset Management Acquire $450 Million Tri-State Real Estate Portfolio
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NY ranks among worst states for hospital patient experience

NY ranks among worst states for hospital patient experience

New York ranked third-worst in the nation for hospital patient experience in a new analysis of CMS patient satisfaction data from 134 hospitals.
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DHS Defends Investigations and Warning Notices for Critics After ICE Confronts New York Man Over Email

DHS Defends Investigations and Warning Notices for Critics After ICE Confronts New York Man Over Email

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is defending its practice of investigating and issuing warning notices to individuals who criticize the agency, following a First Amendment lawsuit filed by David Streever, a New York man. Streever was tracked down by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at his home, an airport, and a hotel after he sent a critical email to the former acting director of ICE, Todd Lyons, in January. The email, sent after federal immigration officials fatally shot two U.S. citizen observers in Minneapolis, compared Lyons to a Nazi and predicted his downfall. Agents presented Streever's wife with a warning notice stating, "YOU MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW," and listed federal laws against threatening officials. Streever's investigation was closed at the end of June. His lawsuit, supported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), argues that the government's actions led to self-censorship and violated his First Amendment rights. The federal ...