Q: Can I record video-record a constituent meeting involving me and legislative staff at my congressional office?
I have requested a constituent meting with legislative staff at the congressional office of a U.S. Representative. The office has declined to allow me to video-record the constituent meeting. As this is a publicly funded, taxpayer-subsidized office, am I within my congressional rights to record the constituent meeting in the congressional office, an arguable "public space?" The meeting will involve me - a member of the public - and legislative staff members.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- New York
- (908) 460-5431
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
Just the fact that it is public doesn't mean it can be recorded (i.e. court proceedings in many instance are not allowed to be recorded).
In certain locales privacy laws have been implemented whereby you cannot record someone without their consent and that also would apply to legislators and their staff.
If you want detailed research, advising, and consultation I'm happy to assist, but there of course would be a fee involved.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
