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Right to Record Act Allows Suing Federal Blockers

6/9/2026

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The Right to Record Act of 2026 would let people sue federal officers who block recording.
Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Maxwell Frost introduced the bill.
The American Civil Liberties Union endorsed the bill and filed a May lawsuit alleging Memphis retaliation against videographers.
Seven circuit courts have affirmed First Amendment right to record police, while Department of Homeland Security officials call recording doxing and obstruction and not commented.

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Story summary

The Right to Record Act of 2026 would let people sue federal officers who block recording.
Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Maxwell Frost introduced the bill.
The American Civil Liberties Union endorsed the bill and filed a May lawsuit alleging Memphis retaliation against videographers.
Seven circuit courts have affirmed First Amendment right to record police, while Department of Homeland Security officials call recording doxing and obstruction and not commented.