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County officials urge nonconfrontational response to so‑called First Amendment auditors; staff training recommended
Summary
County legal counsel and the sheriff urged staff to avoid confrontation with people who record in public areas (so‑called First Amendment auditors), and recommended standard procedures and training to reduce liability and lawsuits.
County legal counsel, the sheriff’s office and department heads discussed a growing number of so‑called First Amendment auditors and urged staff to adopt consistent, nonconfrontational procedures to reduce legal risk.
A county attorney (presenting) described a recently passed public law and growing litigation risks and said Illinois courts protect a citizen’s right to record public employees in public spaces. The…
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