The American Civil Liberties Union's Arizona chapter called the law, signed in July, a 'violation of a vital constitutional right.'
The American Civil Liberties Union's Arizona chapter called the law, signed in July, a"violation of a vital constitutional right."PHOENIX — A controversial Arizona law restricting how the public can film police faced its first legal challenge Tuesday with a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, Maricopa County Attorney General Rachel Mitchell and Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone are all named as defendants. The original legislation was amended so it applies to certain types of police actions, including questioning of suspects and encounters involving mental or behavioral health issues.
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