Right to Record vs Tennessee Buffer Law | Nashville News

A new federal bill seeks to protect citizens’ right to record law enforcement, directly challenging Tennessee’s controversial “Buffer Law” that restricts filming near officers. Introduced by Rep. Maxwell Frost and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, the Right to Record bill would allow lawsuits against federal officials who block filming, reinforcing First Amendment rights. Tennessee’s law, which bans approaching officers within 25 feet, is already under legal attack from media groups and the ACLU, who allege federal agents in Memphis retaliated against filmmakers with intimidation and traffic stops. Meanwhile, Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s separate bill aims to criminalize “doxxing” federal officers, creating a stark contrast with the transparency-focused Right to Record bill. Advocates argue the federal legislation is essential to ensure accountability and enforce existing constitutional protections. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eeacc0d2a4ed7493