You guys all work for us. We pay taxes. >> Where do you live? >> Yes. Yes, it is how it works, sir. It's the first amendment. >> Walking in shame from you. You got that, mister? >> Question is, >> how are they doing? >> How did I'm telling you, she does not have >> Well, you don't. You don't. But >> do you need a mental evaluation? [laughter] >> No, that's what he said to me. >> The MC team [music] steps into the halls of power, but just minutes later, everything explodes in ways you won't believe. >> Can I create an appointment here? Is that we just >> But you're not giving us any information, Nancy. We're It says right there that we could check. >> Holding a camera and facing an order [music] to leave a public building. You won't believe what happens next. >> Like we've walked all the way in there. >> This is a publicly accessible area. >> It says welcome right here. >> Please check in with the receptionist. >> The MC team, Mr. America and Enrique heads to the state capital to audit press freedom and instantly things take an unpredictable turn. >> Why are you getting that mister? Why are you getting upset? >> Because you were being disrespectful to me. >> What have I said that's disrespectful? >> What have I said that's disrespectful? >> Just about >> just for holding a camera. The MC team is ordered to leave. Is this abuse of power or just a dangerous misunderstanding? >> That's very disrespectful. >> Have you heard the first amendment sir? You don't approach people like that telling us what to do in a demeaning way. So, can I can I have your name, [music] please? >> Don't you touch me. >> I didn't touch you. >> Okay, so keep your hands to yourself. So, keep your hands to yourself. >> Wow, that was really rude. That was really disrespectful. >> We walked in here extremely nice. >> You guys are kicked right here. >> Like we walked all the way in there. >> This is a publicly accessible area. >> It says welcome right here. Please check in with the receptionist, which is what we tried to do. And you're kicking us out. >> Absolutely. >> I may be on this. >> What do you think about this, Will? >> Well, uh, we've came in here. There was no illegal Fourth Amendment search. There was no check-in, which was great. We didn't have to give our ID like the Maryland State House, which is insane. The first few offices we went to, everyone was extremely cordial and polite. This is the first time we've had an issue. But so far so good, but uh this gentleman right here was being rather rude and uh very rude. He's telling me you have to step out because I because you said so. Huh? >> Excuse me. >> So, is our conversation over or are you guys going to give us some service? >> Police arrive. Tensions skyrocket. Who really holds the power here? The citizens or the building staff? decent. >> We was told we was told that we was allowed to record. >> You can record in the public areas of this building. >> Well, is this not public here? >> No. >> And it's not unless you're invited into >> Who who funs who funds this? >> There's no private on the >> We're trying We're trying to check in. >> You check with Nancy. >> That's what we're trying to do. And they're kicking us. >> What are you trying to do first of all? >> Well, we're Well, first of all, we're trying the Senate President's office. We're trying to do >> We want to get Okay. >> Okay. Did you check with Nancy? >> That's That's what we're That's what we've been trying to do. Very polite. >> This gentleman over here who's hiding, he uh tried to kick us out and almost put his hands on my friend right here. So, we just wanted to check in at all. We just wanted to check in. That's >> what did you meet with what did you want to meet with the Senate President? >> We've already going on with Child Protective Services and DCF over here and we just wanted to make sure that our tax money is going to the best possible place for our children. >> Is there somebody they can meet with about that? >> Uh, not not at the moment. Okay. Okay. So, how are we supposed to know that if you're taking us out and calling the cops? >> Oh, call security. >> No, they're police officers. Are you guys state police? >> No, we're protective services for the state house. >> Okay. You're like capital police, right? Something like that. Okay. >> Okay. >> So, >> they can can they come back some other time? >> Can I create an appointment here? Is that we're just Is it just [music] >> I don't schedule appointment. >> But you're not giving us any information, Nancy. We're It says right there that we could check in. So, we looked and [music] we walked in. If the camera is a problem, you should have told if if the camera was a problem, you should have told me. >> Leave. I just want to know. >> Probably the best way to do that would probably be by phone. If you call >> one of the representatives, >> but we're here right now and that's it's our job to take care of us. >> A fiery debate erupts. We assert our press freedom, but the authorities reaction leaves everyone stunned. >> Because this is one of the things we do. We went to a number of state houses. We just want to make sure that as long as it doesn't say private, we're allowed to go in ask a question and >> and we're allowed to think. >> Sir, they sir, sir, sir, let's stop. Let's stop. She has a sign on her desk that says, "Please come in and check in with the receptionist." We went in and tried to check in with the receptionist and and we got kicked out. >> Okay. So, what's the problem? >> I can't speak for the sound. Can C can I know who you are? >> October. >> And and you're the >> chief of security. >> Okay. Nice. Nice to meet you. >> Pleasure. Pleasure. >> And record. >> Correct. There's no law. As long as it's private, correct? >> Well, they never complained about They never complained about our cameras, but I'm assuming it's because we're recording. >> It's very important for clarification. >> You wouldn't be allowed even if you weren't recording, you wouldn't be allowed to walk just walk into the senior president's office. No, because those are considered but because those are considered private offices. That's it's obvious that those are private. But that little lobby that you have right there, it's open to the public. And she turned us and she turned us she said that we had to leave. The chief of the chief of staff also said that that we need to that we need to leave and he kind of got really close to me. >> No problem with you filming to that point. >> Yeah, that's that's fine. >> No, I understand. I I I understand filming is not the problem. I want to find out what's the problem because they just they they just turned us out. >> Okay. >> Are we able to take pictures in here? Look around. >> Absolutely. >> Okay. So then that's >> gallery. That's open. >> Yeah. Yeah. But I I I will I I will take pictures. But I'm just I'm just not understanding what's what's why did she call security? >> What authority do you think you have to go in there and do that? >> Well, we're we're the boss. He just wanted to live. He's >> He's We're the boss. We're We're the boss of this building. You guys all work for us. We pay taxes. >> Where do you >> Yes. Yes. It is how it works. Are you a public employee? >> Who Who pays your salary? >> Do you guys bet? >> How much do you pay for my salary? >> A lot. >> I I I probably make more than you, buddy. So, take it easy. All right. >> Audit concludes with a clear message. Your rights don't need a permit, but if you're blocked, the consequences can be unimaginable. >> I'm disappointed in you as a human being that you're wasting this much time on this. I respect you for your opinions. I disagree with them and I really don't want to talk to you anymore. So, please go about your business. >> Well, sir, if you don't want to talk to me, then you can go about your business. >> I'm going to uh because we lock everything down. You know where the public areas are. >> Yep. Remember, trooper. Remember, you're a police officer. You should be the you should be the you're the only one in this building right now that's supposed to protect that swore to protect. >> Who am I not protecting? >> Well, we all did. We all did. >> Freedom of the press. You don't you don't know what freedom of the press is. And that's embarrassing. >> Any right of you at all. I just expressed my opinion to you and I disagree. >> You said you said my my You said that my freedom of the press is my opinion. That's not my opinion. That's my right. >> That's my opinion. So, please move along. >> You're you you shouldn't say that. that you're a police officer. You >> say whatever. I don't lose my right. >> Then take off your badge and don't be a police off and don't be a police officer because you swore to protect. >> Move along, >> sir. You swear. >> I haven't done anything to you except express my opinion. Please move along. >> You can't. That cannot be your opinion if you're a police officer. Not if you're a police officer. Not if you're a police officer. Because you swore to protect the Constitution. It's the first article of your job. Walk of shame. >> I am not walking in shame from you, >> sir. It's the first amendment. I'm walking in shame from you. You got that, mister? >> Why are you getting that, mister? >> Why are you getting upset? >> Cuz you were being disrespectful to me. >> What have I said that's disrespectful? >> What have I said that's disrespectful? Just about everything. >> I feel disrespected about my First Amendment right being impeded. >> Please take it someplace else. >> Have a good day. >> Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights pursuant to 42 US Code SS1983. Individuals/organizations are required to pay damages to the injured party. Violating police officers may be disciplined, have their licenses suspended, fired, or expelled depending on the policy of the agency/ police chief. The team wraps up the audit, delivering a clear message. Citizens have the right to record in public spaces, and police or government staff must respect it. Next, stepping into the Rhode Island Department of Health for a First Amendment audit and chaos erupted immediately. How >> it going? Good. What's up? >> Can you tell us about this building? >> What you you want to know about the building? >> Yeah. What goes on in here? What is this? >> Department of Health. >> Department of Health. Okay. And this says all visitors must stop here. Why is that? >> It's required to sign. >> Is that a policy? >> I don't know. It's a policy department of health. >> Are you a police officer? >> I am a state police officer going into the capital police. >> Oh, okay. Okay. Okay. >> All right. Well, what if I refuse? >> Then you refuse. >> All right. Have a good one. >> Hi, how are you? >> Good. How are you >> doing? Great. Can I >> wonderful? >> Can I have your name and your position here, please? >> Sure. My name is Lori and I'm the resource specialist. How can I help you? >> Um, can you tell me a little bit what you guys uh manage here? Can I ask why you record it? >> Um, sure. You already did. [laughter] Um, I'm just working on a story. >> Okay. >> Yeah, >> a story. So, that's media relations. Have you checked in with our press office? >> Um, uh, am I required to do that? >> Yeah. Typically, when we do request, we take you to our public information officer. >> Well, I mean, I just had a quick question. So, I mean, >> so that would be a that would be a media. >> Oh, really? >> Yes. So, is that like a law >> or it's just like a policy? >> So, it's it's what I'm told to do to keep my job. So, I'm going to take you upstairs. >> Oh, really? Let's Let's go. Let's go. Let's do it. >> Let's go. >> Let's do it. [laughter] >> Actually, um I think whoever told you that is wrong because we have freedom of the press, which means we're allowed to record in a publicly accessible area, especially inside of a government building. >> Sure. A seemingly simple demand. Leave the fourth floor. But am I really disturbing anyone or just legally recording? Tension escalates by the minute. >> Oh, really? This is a public meeting. >> You can be here. >> Well, that's where I'm at. >> That's actually That's actually the the the the receptionist, right? Are you the receptionist? >> So, you guys don't take any public in here? >> Yes, she does. She's a public employee. What do you mean? She's a public employee. Now you're now Now you're doing the wrong thing, >> Morales. >> Now you're doing the wrong >> very well. What? >> Where you can go and where you can't go. >> I could go to the I I can't. You're telling me I can't go to the division community health in there? >> Yes. >> What's your business? >> That's none of your business. It's their business. >> All right. So now >> I'm asking questions. >> Now you're harassing the employees. >> Oh, harassing. What's your name and badge number? >> My badge number is 12. >> How am I harassing by asking questions? All I asked was what? >> What did you ask her? >> I asked her what's her [music] name and what's their position? What do they what services? >> They don't have to answer you. >> Of course they do. Where are you from? >> Where are you from? >> Where I'm from? >> Are you serious? >> She doesn't have to answer. >> You're a police. Yes. She's a public employee. Her job is to answer questions. >> Okay. Well, then file a complaint. >> So why are you telling >> she doesn't she doesn't have to answer? >> Well, she doesn't have to. But if she first amendment right not to speak to you, >> that's actually her fifth amendment right. >> Oh, really? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Well, she doesn't have to speak to you. >> Right to remain in silent, right? Self-inccrimination. Fifth amendment. >> Why? She's not going to self-inccriminate her by his question. >> So why is she being so suspicious? >> Anything wrong to incriminate her? >> Is she at work right now, >> Mr. Morales? You know very well. >> I You know, you know very well to be and where you can't be. >> You know very well. That's a public place. >> They've asked me to ask you to get off the fourth floor. >> Really? Really? For what reason? >> I don't have to give you a reason. >> Yes, you do. >> No, I don't. >> Yes, you do. >> You're disturbing the peace. >> Oh, now I'm disturbing the peace. >> Yeah, you are. They claim I'm disturbing the peace, but I remind them this is a public building and recording is my right. Who's right? Who's wrong? The answer is about to explode. >> Everything legal like your arrest record is confidential, right? >> Oh, no, it's not. >> It's not. It's not. It's not. >> It's public records. >> Most of it's public record. All your discussions between your attorneys are not. >> That's different. >> Okay. >> But she works for the public. So do you. So, so you guys do have to answer questions. So, my question is, >> no, they don't. I'm telling you, she does not have you don't, but then you're getting you you should get fired if you don't. >> Well, if that's your that's your opinion. So, the proper recourse for you is to file a complaint through the proper channels. >> Perfect. Now, I want to know where do you get that I'm disturbing the peace? >> I didn't say you were disturbing this piece. You're disturbing the peace. >> Oh, now I'm disturbing the peace. >> Yeah, you are. I didn't say you were disturbing this piece. You're disturbing the piece. >> Oh, now I'm disturbing the piece. >> Didn't you want? >> I said they asked me to [music] escort you off the fourth floor. >> Okay. >> And I complained about you not wanting to sign in. >> Oh, because I I'm pretty sure you said I was disturbing the peace. So, maybe I got that wrong. So, I apologize. Um, >> so are you requiring me to to leave the fourth floor now? >> I'm asking you to. >> Okay. And if I don't >> This is all legal up here. The legal department. >> Look, I'm not here to give anyone a hard time. No, I'm not. >> Yes, you are. No, you are. >> You're giving me a hard time right now. I'm not giving you How am I giving you a hard time? Well, >> you know, you know your what your what your deal is. >> Okay. So, you know who I am. >> You came in here agitated. >> I I No, I did not. I actually praised good cops and I just spoke to all the the um state police officers that are in the in the state house across the street and I praised them for being good officers. And I actually said that they're very cordial and that state police has never infringed on my first amendment right. So, >> you're >> Am I going to be the first one? >> You're actually the first one. Right. Wow. Still privilege. >> No, that's not that's not >> Then an unlawful order drops. Leave or face the consequences. Can an ordinary citizen really stand up for their rights? >> On Google and concern and voice your concerns on Sergeant 201. Hey, how's it going guys? Welcome to the Department of Health. Officers over here are willing to help you out in anything you need. I don't I don't have >> Unless you pull out a camera. >> You're not used You're not used to to any slaves talking back to you, huh? Cuz you guys look at the public as slaves. Watch out. He's got a gun. >> You're dangerous. You're dangerous, man. You see? You see there people people are afraid of you. Oh, I I work here. I work here. Even employees are afraid of you. Do you need a mental evaluation? [laughter] No. That's what he said to me. He said, "Do you need a mental evaluation?" [music] You're captain, right? You know he's wrong. He's just a [music] sergeant. You know he's wrong. That's the thing. No, but but if you swore to protect my rights, that's why that's why people say there's no such [music] good there's no such thing as a good officer because police officers see the the another police officer doing the wrong thing [music] and they just don't want any part of it. >> You have an excellent day, ma'am. >> Finally, the audit concludes, but the consequences still echo. This video proves one thing. Citizens rights aren't always respected and sometimes a camera is the only weapon you have. Next, in the heart of the Colorado State House, a student was singled out and then police stormed in amid a muffled command. We need to get her out. >> We're not asking you guys to leave. We need to pull her out. If you refuse to get up, you're going to be removed as well. >> The [ __ ] is you want to go to jail? >> Get up. You need to leave the building. >> You're going to leave the building. Are you going to walk out? >> Help us to help you. >> Come on, bro. Are you going to walk out? >> He's not going to or what? Cuz you had to have us move here. >> Do you want to go to jail? The icy threat rang out before the student was dragged through the middle of the parliament. But what was her fault? No one answered. >> We won't be going into We need you to step up so we can get her out. We're not asking you guys to leave. We need to pull her out. If you refuse to get up, you're going to be removed as well. Hey, get up. Amendment. >> Let's go. >> All of us. >> Come on. >> My jacket. >> [ __ ] jacket. >> Piece of [ __ ] A >> [ __ ] >> You want to go to jail? >> Get up. >> You need to leave the building. You're not >> my [ __ ] dick. >> You caused that. >> You're going to go to jail. >> You caused that. >> You [ __ ] ripped. >> You want to go to jail? You ripped or you're going to jail? >> My [ __ ] is gone. It's ripped. >> Oh, so you couldn't have done that before, huh? You couldn't have done that before. >> You're going to let this happen? You're going to leave the building. You're going to walk out. How much to help you? >> Come on, bro. And you're going to walk out. >> I don't know what they're taking the [ __ ] out of me. I've been listening. I've been listening. >> They just pick me up and just harass me like that. My [ __ ] is broken. My >> calm down for a second. Stop giving them [ __ ] >> Giving them [ __ ] >> They are here. >> Remove me. Remove my >> protection. Doesn't feel like my shins on fire. I literally tell them right now if you just take a second and calm down for action. >> I've been taking a second. >> Give these officers some respect. I guarantee >> they should give me some respect. >> They are not. >> You think picking me up then? >> My legs are burning. You call this protection. The scream tore through the parliament space. Was it a forced eviction or a blatant display of power? >> If you're going to disrupt a meeting with the house. >> I didn't say anything. I didn't speak. I didn't do any of that. And that got me in arm bar. This doesn't feel like protection right here. >> Make sure to hurt you. >> Nobody's going to hurt me. I've been hurt. I am hurt right now. >> Take a second. >> I'm not I [ __ ] have an ID. >> What do you mean? Do I have an ID on >> driver's license? >> Yes, but not with me. >> Okay. >> Why does it matter? >> Because we're going to run you. >> Run me? What do you mean run me? >> He's not going. He's not He is not going to >> for what? cuz you had to have us moving. He didn't want a couple to be by yourself. >> He's out of the chamber now. >> He's He's removed from the building. He's staying under control. >> I'm not going to tell you. Fine. >> I'm going to walk until we're going outside. >> Do you want take this backpack? >> Can you say yes? >> I didn't even do anything. They pick me up. >> They took me out. They ripped my [ __ ] >> You guys coming off? >> I want my jacket. Where's my backpack? Who's responsible? Personal property disappeared during the arrest. But that wasn't the only thing that was torn apart. >> Your name and date of birth? >> My jacket? What about my jacket? >> What you mean of birth, sir? What's your name and date of birth? >> Hey, can you >> and my jacket >> What side are we getting out on? >> What's the last name? >> What's going to happen to my jacket? >> Can I get a new one? >> So, we're off the elevator. We're going to go left and hook left. Pick me up. >> You are not allowed to come back today, but you can come back tomorrow. An ironic conclusion among the officers. Was this a law written with emotion? >> Are you with >> No, I'm not with the student across the Just kind of stay around that area just in case disruptive in there. >> And then so how many got removed? >> Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional [music] rights pursuant to 42 US code SS1983. The individual/organization may be required to pay restitution to the injured party. In severe or intentional cases, punitive damages may be ordered. Additionally, the court may order the losing party to pay the plaintiff's attorney fees and litigation costs. Forceful actions in a legislative building without a public reason, without the reading of Miranda rightites, and the use of force causing injury may result in an independent investigation, civil complaint, or even criminal prosecution of the officer involved. A civilized society can only exist when the law is enforced alongside respect for human dignity and conscience. Hey everyone, what do you think about this situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, [music] subscribe, and support us with the donation. Thank you so much. [music]