Read the story here:
Court says Illinois 'Eavesdropping Law' that criminalizes recording police is unconstitutional
Also see the FYT reference "Recording Phone Call Laws State by State" …
http://www.fixyourthinking.com/2004/01/recording-phone-call-laws-by-state.html
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The Illinois Eavesdropping’s battle isn’t over yet. On March 15th, 2012, Melongo will argue her motion to dismiss. She recorded Pamela Taylor, a Cook County Court Manager, for an alleged tampered court transcript. She’s challenging this controversial law on First and Fourteenth Amendments grounds.
Melongo's motion : http://tinyurl.com/6nqv2se
State's response: http://tinyurl.com/73fwecf
Thanks for your input.
Federal FOIA should trump this law in every case if the Police Department receives ANY Federal funds.
I think the real crux of the matter is …
If you aren't saying anything improper … what is your opposition to such laws?
This isn't a matter of a citizen giving up a right, it's a matter of government being transparent.
RCFP's Article On Melongo's Dismissing her Eavesdropping Case:
http://tinyurl.com/cx45d4b
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