For this weeks article blog I decided to change it up a bit and try something totally different. I found an article from popphoto.com on the laws of photography and how they are being viewed and changed. The article was from the British Journal of Photography and was titled "Homeland Security Settles Photographer's Rights Case, Issues New Guidelines to Police."Homeland Security Settles Photographer’s Rights Case, Issues New Guidelines to Police."
The article involved the Department of Homeland Security and photographer who had faced some controversy on filming a protest that took place outside a Manhattan Courthouse. Photographer Antonio Musumeci was arrested roughly 6 months ago for recording the protest. He was fined and expected to pay fees related to the arrest which was not properly enforced. Following the arrest, Musumeci began claiming that his arrest was unfair and changes needed to take place.
The big debate was that if this was an enforced regulation signs needed to be posted and it must be a nationwide rule. Musumeci was refunded his fees and also given a reward for this happening. Law enforcement is now being trained to understand that all photography is completely legal around any public buildings. This will hopefully prevent future problems and allow for freedom of photographer throughout the united states.
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