EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 3H 1M
Major First Amendment Ruling: Courts Rule NYPD Can Ban Cameras Inside Precinct Lobbies
from New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast · host Bleav + John D. Macari Jr. + Eric S. Dym
New York's highest court has spoken. In a unanimous decision, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that the NYPD may prohibit members of the public from filming inside police precinct lobbies, rejecting arguments that New York's Right to Record laws protect recording inside stationhouses. John Macari and Marlon Bethel break down: The Court of Appeals' unanimous ruling Why the judges say precinct lobbies are different from streets and sidewalks The privacy concerns involving crime victims, witnesses, confidential informants and undercover officers Whether this is a victory for officer safety or a setback for government transparency What this means for First Amendment auditors, including Long Island Audit (SeanPaul Reyes) Why the federal constitutional challenge is still far from over How this decision could impact police departments across New York We'll also discuss the latest breaking law enforcement news, viral police videos, legislation, court rulings, and everything impacting the NYPD and public safety. Do you agree with the Court's decision? Should cameras be allowed inside police precinct lobbies, or should victim privacy and officer safety take priority? Let us know in the comments. Like this video, Subscribe to The Finest Unfiltered, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Today's Sponsor: Kalshi On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. As probabilities change, you can buy and sell your position in real time. For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code FINEST to get $10 when you trade $10. http://kalshi.com/r/FINEST K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade on anything. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see http://kalshi.com/regulatory. #NYPD #FirstAmendment #LongIslandAudit #Police #CourtOfAppeals #NewYork #SeanPaulReyes #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #Constitution #News #BreakingNews #PoliceAccountability #TheFinestUnfiltered Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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New York's highest court has spoken. In a unanimous decision, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that the NYPD may prohibit members of the public from filming inside police precinct lobbies, rejecting arguments that New York's Right to Record laws protect recording inside stationhouses. John Macari and Marlon Bethel break down: The Court of Appeals' unanimous ruling Why the judges say precinct lobbies are different from streets and sidewalks The privacy concerns involving crime victims, witnesses, confidential informants and undercover officers Whether this is a victory for officer safety or a setback for government transparency What this means for First Amendment auditors, including Long Island Audit (SeanPaul Reyes) Why the federal constitutional challenge is still far from over How this decision could impact police departments across New York We'll also discuss the latest breaking law enforcement news, viral police videos, legislation, court rulings, and everything impacting the NYPD and public safety. Do you agree with the Court's decision? Should cameras be allowed inside police precinct lobbies, or should victim privacy and officer safety take priority? Let us know in the comments. Like this video, Subscribe to The Finest Unfiltered, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.
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