In a major victory for free speech and transparency, a federal court recently issued an order prohibiting the NYPD from preventing people from filming the police in public areas of precinct stations. SeanPaul Reyes, who had sued the police department after being arrested for filming, celebrated the victory by recording himself in the 75th Precinct station house in East New York, accompanied by a copy of the court order. Reyes believes that filming the police is crucial for holding public employees accountable and exposing their treatment of individuals. The judge ruled that the NYPD’s policy violated state and municipal laws safeguarding the right to record the police. Reyes plans to continue his lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against the policy. While the NYPD plans to appeal the order, the temporary injunction remains in place. This victory is significant in the ongoing battle for transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
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