[fuzzylogic]

Good luck with that. The 1A didn’t say “free press” is only for CNN-like organizations. Any citizen can hold government accountable. This is straight-up what fascists do.

[Political Junkie Too]

The "press" in the 1st amendment was literally the printing press. It was the right of the people to publish.

The term "the press" to refer to journalists didn't begin until the 1920s.

-PJ

[Yogafist]

To protect “immigrant communities?” You could probably toss in the 14th s well.

[Liz]

Patriots, Call Congress
US Capitol switchboard
(202) 224-3121.

Call the White House
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
TTY/TTD Comments: 202-456-6213

Send a letter to the White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20500

Message: Effective Journalists like Nick Shirley don’t operate within traditional systems. They don’t rely on editorial gatekeeping. They film what’s happening, and publish it directly to the public. No filters. No delays. No permission-——effective precisely because it bypasses control.

And now, Sacramento appears ready to regulate it. Authored by black Democrat Mia Bonta, “AB 2624” is being framed as a necessary measure to “protect” organizations that serve immigrant communities from “harassment and threats.” Bonta’s actual language extends far beyond its stated purpose.

Bonta was confronted over provisions that would allow individuals affiliated with certain organizations to demand the removal of video recordings, even if those recordings were taken in public spaces. That distinction is not minor. It is foundational.

Kill Bonta’s bill now.

[jonrick46]

The DemonKKKraats set up the Confederacy. It’s what fascists do and what they always do. Wait until they get slammed against the wall for “Russiagate.”