Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Judge Kermit Victor Lipez quotesJudge Kermit Victor Lipez QuotesJudge Kermit Victor Lipez The First Amendment issue here is, as the parties frame it, fairly narrow: is there a constitutionally protected right to videotape police carrying out their duties in public? Basic First Amendment principles, along with case law from this and other circuits, answer that question unambiguously in the affirmative.~ Judge Kermit Victor Lipez Gathering information about government officials in a form that can readily be disseminated to others serves a cardinal First Amendment interest in protecting and promoting ‘the free discussion of governmental affairs.’ ~ Judge Kermit Victor Lipez Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print