[amelius]

I hate ICE like the next guy but if the drone followed the wrong car, shouldn't that be illegal?

[sheikhnbake]

The 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th Circuit Courts of Appeals have recognized the First Amendment right to record law enforcement in public.

The inclusion of drones and vehicles doesn't really change that.

[amelius]

Yes, but what if the drone followed a car they __believe__ is law enforcement (where in reality it is not)?

[i_am_jl]

The US doesn't have any general restrictions against filming in public.

Court rulings citing the amendments above were made to affirm that law enforcement are not an exception to the general rule that filming is allowed.

[sheikhnbake]

US doesn't have an expectation of privacy in public spaces. This allows for filming of anyone/anything in a public space. Following a specific individual or vehicle in public doesn't make a difference.

Simply filming in public is not a nuisance and should not be illegal.

[chasd00]

There’s no expectation of privacy in a public place which includes public roads.

[defrost]

If a car follows your car, is that illegal?

If a drone follows your car, is that illegal?

[amelius]

If someone systematically follows your car (drone or not), don't you think that should be illegal?

[defrost]

It's seemingly creepy, yes.

It might warrant a restraining order, sure.

Outside of judge's opinion that it constitutes stalking or threatening behavior, what exactly is the crime here?

Perhaps it's a neighbour who keeps the same hours and works in the same city block, etc.

Perhaps it's a PI hired to follow you because <whatever> .. is that a crime?

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