Are you are you familiar with the regulations? Go ahead. >> I don't think you are, sir. And it will definitely inform you that we are allowed to film the security checkpoint, sir. Video recording of public areas, government officials in the course of their duties. How would you want to argue about your oath? >> So, I appreciate >> a camera accidentally sets off a chain of events that sends the entire airport into chaos involving police and controversial bands. >> Hurry, I'm happy for you. >> I'm going to compliment him on his name. Guys, you know your video checkpoint? No. What is that? You're not supposed to be filming here. >> In the blink of an eye, freedom is pushed to the brink where things can spiral out of control at any moment. As soon as the camera started, a series of commands to stop filming, show your papers, rang out. Was someone overstepping the mark? >> Who are you? >> I'm the manager on duty for TSA. >> They're saying you're allowed to film, but you can't make people feel uncomfortable. >> Of course. Yeah, it's happened to me before. I've been placed in handcuffs, you know, arrested. >> The sound of heavy boots. The police were there. A vague accusation. The passenger felt uncomfortable. And from that moment on, things took an unexpected turn. >> Hey, what's up, man? There you go. >> Now you will be. >> Now you will be. >> You always want to be famous growing up. Good. Good. Journalist gathering some content. How are you? It seems like you're upset today. You you all right today? I'm good today. >> Oh, okay. Great. >> It's been a really good day. >> Great. I'm happy for you. >> Excuse me. >> I need to know what you're doing. >> Who Who are you? >> I'm the manager on duty for TSA. >> Myron Cooper. >> That's me. >> And you're the manager for TSA? >> This is This area is only for ticketed passengers. >> Where does it say that? >> It says that out on the outside. Only ticketed passengers. Technically, as for as a port authority, if you don't have a ticket, you're technically supposed to be in the door. >> This is a public building, sir. Port Authority is a government agency funded by the public. >> I understand that. I'm just I'm letting you know what the situation is right now because we had to because of the fact that you're filming and in an area where you don't have a ticket, we had to notify Port Authority. >> He's dealing with a separate issue and when he's done, he'll come over to deal with you guys. >> Okay. But why why would they need to deal with us? Do you know the TSA regulations, sir? >> So, he's a supervisor with the TSA, but apparently he doesn't know the TSA's own regulations, which is interesting. Hopefully, his officers are educated in the First Amendment, so we don't have to deal with anything. >> You see his name tag right there? says Freeman. >> Freeman. Yeah. >> You guys see it? Freeman right there. That's nice. >> I'm going to compliment him on his name. >> Guys, you know your video on checkpoint. No. >> Okay. How are you? Can I get your name and badge number, please, sir? >> It's clear as day. You're not supposed to be filming here, >> sir. Are you familiar with the TSA? Uh, >> yes, I am. >> Are you fil Are you familiar with the regulations? >> Go ahead. >> Well, you supposed to be filming here. >> You're you're saying something that it's >> Okay. Okay. >> You can pull out your smartphone and you can check up the TSA website. This is this is a constitutionally protected action. >> Amid the police siege, threats to leave were heard, but people responded. What law prohibits us from filming in public? No one had a clear answer. >> Okay. What is the issue? What is it that you need? >> Sir, I just I just explained to you that I'm an independent journal. Did the TSA supervisor tell you that I can film a security checkpoint? >> First of all, they're saying you're not they're saying you're allowed to film, but you can't make people feel uncomfortable. So once it becomes an issue that you make people feel uncomfortable. >> That's not true, sir. >> Well, that's what they're telling me. >> What penal code is making people feel uncomfortable, sir? >> Well, >> you're making you're making me feel uncomfortable. You got four You got four. You got four officers with guns. I'm not armed, sir. You're making me uncomfortable. >> Well, you're making me uncomfortable cuz you're videotaping me. So, we can go through this rap. >> I have a right to film the police in the course of their duty, sir. >> All right. And I'm not saying anything. All that is nobody's doing anything other than report. You are violating. First of all, I I was called here because Kay stated that they people passengers are feeling uncomfortable. That's it. So, we came here. >> What crime is that, sir? >> I didn't say you committed a crime. >> Okay, great. Okay. >> I just want to make everything clear. >> Kay is stating they called us. >> Yeah. >> Because they're claiming that you feel uncomfortable. >> I don't feel uncomfortable. >> No, that passengers feel uncomfortable. >> I just want to make sure we're clear. >> Well, we are clear. Okay. >> I And I was called here because you're videotaping. >> Okay. >> That's it. >> I don't know anything else what needs to be done. >> Okay. I don't know. So, you're just going to sit here for other >> You shouldn't come up to people and tell them they can't record then, sir. That's all I'm saying. >> If you're going to agree with me, >> there's no signs that state such. This is a public This is public domain. Pass there. >> Past Past there is the secure area. >> I'm working on a story on security checkpoint. >> I I like personal space, too. You know what I'm saying? >> You came over to me, sir. >> No, I was just here. I just walked back. You walked up here to me. Relax. >> But you you just walked back over here. >> Listen, I I can't get this. >> Don't get into it, sir. >> Tensions rise, but then the truth comes out. No laws were broken. No crimes were committed. So, who is abusing power? >> I'm just filming uh content for a story I'm working on. Independent journalist. >> Okay, >> that's all. >> Okay. >> We have every right to film security checkpoint. No, no, no ill will, Sergeant. Nothing like that. Just anybody. >> So, how much how much depends why is that? because I I want to get a nice time time lapse of what's going on here at the TSA, you know. >> What sense? What's like >> Well, you know, I don't really want to go into my story that I'm that I'm doing until I publish it. I'm exercising my freedom of the press, right? First Amendment. >> That's all, sir. Can I get your name? >> It's Sergeant. You do understand sometimes they have a gate agent up there that that checks particular passengers. >> Yeah. Well, they're checking it here. >> Yeah. So, that that means this is open to the public. If it's publicly accessible, I can be here. This is a public building. as long as you don't try and violate my rights and you don't try and >> remove me. Yeah, it's happened to me before. I've been placed in handcuffs, you know, arrested. So, I just want to make sure that we're cool here. >> Done. You could give me a time frame on on the show. >> I really can't it cuz it it varies on on the airport and what's going on here. But I will tell you that there is no ill will. I'm not trying to understand you can uh >> pass. Yeah, of course. Of course. >> Unless you're taking passengers. I don't >> Yeah. No, of course. Of course. Yeah. You know, I I No, >> you're not taking advantage of any I don't want to answer any of those questions. I just want to continue about my business. >> I'm just saying I I mean, I have the right I have the fifth amendment right not to incriminate myself or to say anything that I don't want to say. I have the right to remain silent, sir. And I'm just choosing that right. >> You swore not to the Constitution. You should have no problem with that. Right. >> You got Tik Tok. >> No Tik Tok. >> They never really understand that they are the story. >> The case is closed, but the echo remains. If basic rights can be shaken just because someone is upset, will your freedom still be intact tomorrow? >> Authority showed up and uh explained to them that there is nothing we are doing wrong here. He's explaining to her the right to film. >> Sir, thank you for explaining our right to film. Appreciate you. Really, I appreciate you. 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 incident did not result in an arrest, but it exposed a legal loophole. Many officers do not know the law well, which can easily lead to wrongful arrests in similar cases. Up next, the camera appears, the whole town hall is in chaos, the emergency alarm sounds, and a heated confrontation begins to form. >> I just don't know why she's telling me I can't record in here. Yeah, she's just a little nerd. >> And stop being a scaredy-cat over a camera and calling the police to waste resources when there's citizens out there that need you guys. >> Cuz I'm not going to inter I'm not going to talk to you about this. >> You're looking for >> just because of a camera. The door slammed, the emergency alarm sounded, and the police appeared. It all started from a vague feeling called uncomfortable. >> I'm the mayor. >> Oh, hi. >> Nice to meet you. >> You, too? >> She's being a little rude. Well, I don't care. I I don't care. There's camera's all around this building, I'm sure. I just don't know why she's telling me I can't record in here. >> Yeah, she's just a little nervous. That's all. >> Nervous over what? >> I don't know. The camera, maybe. But sir, how can I give you your name? >> It's public record. Yes, you do. It's readily available. >> Just talk to the staff. Okay. Jennifer. >> Okay. I'd like a business card from you. >> My cards are upstairs. >> Yeah. I'm not Why would I give my name if she won't even give me hers? >> I have a tag right here. of city hall mayor's office of officers. >> I'm not really sure next year, but let me transfer you over to Jessica. Okay, >> you call you're you're happy to send armed men here with guns to to do what? >> I'm happy to my office is upstairs. >> Okay. What does that matter? >> You have a phone up there? >> I do. >> Did you call? >> No, I'm right. Nobody was at the counter. >> Do you have a panic alarm? I Yes, we do in this. >> It's probably been pushed on. Yeah. >> So, I'm happy to help you. >> What's a first amendment auditor? >> What's a first amendment auditor? I heard >> somebody that's just trying to see if >> you >> We're going to violate any constitutional protected rights. >> Okay. Are you just patrol or >> Yeah. So, you don't need three. >> So, as long as you're here just doing what you're doing and not interfering with business, you're good to be. >> Why do you have to give me a directive like that, man? Don't eat yellow snow. Don't kick your dog. Right. Don't run with scissors or around the pool. Why don't you go tell them, right, that what I'm doing is legal and stop being a scaredy-cat over a camera and calling the police to waste resources when there's citizens out there that need you guys. Why are you here? >> Because >> if I if I'm bothering them, right, then why are you here? >> They're bothering me. See, they stopped me from what I was doing >> and then called you. Yeah, I know. >> What's your name, >> ma'am? Come on, man. >> What's your name? Badge number. >> My name's October now. Badge one. >> How do you spell that? >> I'm not going to spell it for you. >> Do you have it on your name tag? >> No, I don't know. >> Oh, you're rude, huh? >> Yeah, right. They had to protect them. >> I already told you why I was here, buddy. >> No, I know. Did they hit the panic alarm? That's what I'm asking. >> City Hall. >> I can follow you all I want. >> Okay. >> Why are you scared, too? You going to call the other police? Sheriff's Department, right? >> Why >> do you feel intimidated? Press freedom versus executive order as vague grounds like nuisance and privacy are invoked to challenge the constitution. >> Oh, you're here for that anymore. >> You're here to enforce their feelings. Is that what you're doing? You're feelings police now. I >> told you. >> As long as you're not interfering with other people, then it's it's not an issue. >> What if I called them because they interfere with me? >> Then I would have a discussion with them. >> Oh, go ahead. Go do that. >> Really? What did you take? >> What did you take? Is this not part of the Constitution? >> Video recording of public areas, government officials in the course of their duties. No, I know you wrote your eyes >> cuz I'm not going to inter I'm not going to talk to you about this. >> I don't care. >> You're looking for >> Why would you Why would you know about this? >> Why would you want to argue about your oath? >> So, I I appreciate >> you here in F's feelings. So, go do it and then bounce. >> You could have called and said, "Look, he's already doing what he's doing. As long as he's not in a restricted area, he's fine." >> It's as simple as that. I don't have your number. I don't know who you are. So, >> you're not going to find out either. Not today. You're not. >> People do have a right to privacy when they're doing >> No, they don't in the cities. >> Oh, they don't. See, >> she does. >> Well, there's no privacy right here, is there? >> Is that something that I would do? >> I don't know. You're telling me false narrative right now? >> They don't go over there and >> it's false. >> It's not. >> It's a public area. There's no expectation of privacy in public. >> She doesn't want her manner discussed because what she's doing. >> You don't understand basic >> basic what? >> Basic laws, do you? I understand that completely. >> Then why would you even waste your breath? >> What if she didn't want to be bothered now? >> I'm not bothering her. So filming her alone is just bothering her now. >> You can ask her either. >> You could ask her. >> Well, you can ask her. I can tell that the snarling that she made was probably enough to say that she was bothering right there. >> Right there. >> Is that you? I have >> I don't know if it is you. >> If people are so scared of being in public, maybe they should just stay inside their basement and put the blinds down now. >> No. Okay. >> Is that yours, ma'am? >> I care now. Thank you. >> Is there anything else I can help you with? I never needed your help at at all. >> Fiery arguments erupted. Privacy and annoying were used as shields. But each sharp rebuttal quickly pushed things to a climax. >> Let's split up. Split up the team. >> Oh, hey. Scary guy with the camera. Run. >> The mail. That's what I'm checking for. Mind your business. >> No, I won't. >> Yeah, if you need the feelings, please. She's right there. What a joke. >> You're all set? >> Yeah, we're good. She's got a tempera, huh? >> Tempa tempera. >> I don't worry about it. >> Don't tell me what to do. I'm in charge. I can do what I want. >> Go. Screw. Dismissed. Bye. Don't let the ego get get a hold of you. >> No, I think I'll go inside. Thank you. >> You can go inside. >> I will. Don't close the door on me. >> Right. >> I will follow you until you're out of here. I will follow you. You don't like the camera, do you? Transparency. >> He already told you to leave. >> He doesn't tell me what to do. I tell me what to do. >> I just did, too. >> Yeah, he did. Screw. Go to back to your car. My >> I won't. >> Sure. We can hang out here if you want. >> No, I'll follow her. Thank you. >> Like, he's trying to annoy me. It's not going to work. >> Oh, it already did. >> It did not. >> Yeah, it did. >> You You don't know the first thing about me. >> Closing the door on me. I don't know anything about you. Huh? >> I can tell you're a piece of officer right now. Who's afraid of the camera? >> I don't want to be videotaped. Oh, really? >> Not my right to do. >> Oh, no. What is your first name? Karen. You're kidding, right? >> Are you kidding me right now? >> What a joke. I'd love you bring me to court. Arrest me. You're a [ __ ] You hear that? You're a [ __ ] >> Retire, you old hag. >> Amidst the police encirclement, a loud voice rang out. Constitutional rights were protected to the end, and sharp questions forced every order to have a clear legal basis. I appreciate you. >> And it's funny how a lot of other people that have been like doing what they do for like 20, 30 years, they have no idea that the fact that we can come into a building like this and record and pull public records. She didn't even want to give me her name, dude. Come on, man. What are you trying to protect here? >> But if you got somebody's checking information and you're hovering, why would I do that? >> I'm just That's why I'm saying use care and caution. Correct. >> People have to do that for themselves, man. >> We are going to go around circles because you're direct. It's just it's not irrelevant. It's irrelevant. just >> it's irrelevant. >> Human being being decent. >> Calling the police on somebody who's exercising a constitutionally protected right is not >> explained to that. You have every right to be here. You do this all the time. >> You're feelings enforcement now. >> That's not what I'm saying. >> You're law enforcement, right? >> Correct. >> So, what law have I broken here? >> What law did you >> Absolutely none. Right. >> So, listen. Do I know that at the time being? No. I go over here. I check out. Find out. >> You know what I'm going to start doing? >> I'm going to start calling the police on them. just walking into the building. Literally two minutes in, right? They called you >> two minutes. That's like a world record on. You weren't too bad, man. Her on the other hand, slamming doors on me, hiding from the camera. >> I did find out that you upset somebody. I just asked for >> I upset somebody by my mere presence of a camera. >> I'm not the police officer. So, >> I appreciate that much, man. >> All right, I'm good. You have a great day. >> After minutes of extreme tension, the truth suddenly emerged. No charges, no arrests, just faces quietly retreating in silence. >> Your daddy can't explain anything right now. Let them do what they do. recorded. You got to write down, sir. >> Yeah. >> This is simple. This is not criminal law. I'm telling you, he tells He'll tell you that's against the law. >> Talk to me. Are you going to give me your name? Okay. You're under arrest. Give me your name. Okay. All right. Let's go. >> Let's go to jail. >> If you have any weapons or drugs on you, it's going to be a felony charge when you go to jail. Do you understand? >> Please, let's go to jail. >> Do you understand? >> Please take me to jail. Are you Are you >> What would you do if the police wanted to arrest you just because you didn't tell them your name? This man chose the most unexpected way. You can't tow a truck while somebody's sitting there. You It's against the law. I know the law when it as it pertains to that, but this is my nephew's truck and he's Excuse me. >> I was talking to you. >> Well, but they're the ones that came out here initially. So, if you want to talk to somebody that has a little more know what's going on, talk to her. >> Who's the officer in charge? >> She is. >> Okay. First of all, >> that that's that's what I'm saying. >> Turn around and look at me. Talk to me. >> No. No. I'm picking my phones up. >> I don't know your phones. They don't give up. You don't want to just give me your name. >> Being pulled over illegally, the uncle fiercely defended his nephew's rights and the result was two cold handcuffs. >> What's going on, man? >> I'm Officer Hamilton. >> Officer. Hi. My name is Hold on. Hold on. Talk to Officer Hamilton right now. Officer, this my nephew's on the truck. >> This is his truck. He lives in this compound. He parked his truck while he So, I guess someone saw the truck sitting there for days and figured the truck was abandoned, which is not. Okay. I saw the truck being moved. I called him. I said, "Hey, did you have someone to pick up the truck?" He said, "No." I ran over here and jumped in the truck and told him, "You can't tow a truck while somebody's sitting there. You It's against the law." I know the law when it as it pertains to that, but this is my nephew's truck and he's truck. That's against the law. I'm telling you, he tells he'll tell you that's against the law. >> But you're hooked up, Brandon. >> Yes. >> That's against the law. >> So, you know, like you're obstructing if it's already towing it, you can't just hop. >> You step back coming open door for him to close >> cuz you obviously got to leave all the window up for me. Oh, >> the brakes. >> I know. I just did it. >> All right, come on out. >> Hold on. This is a simple matter. It's not criminal. This is simple. You know this. >> You're obstructing him, man. >> Listen to me. Careful. This is You are recording. You have the right thing on. >> Yeah. >> This is civil. This is not criminal. This is not criminal. >> Am I yelling at you, bro? >> I apologize. I apologize. I apologize. This is civil. This is not criminal. >> All right, Bob. Scoot over. Don't think I'm going to cheat you. Don't come up here, man. We got Jimmy is the key. >> No evidence, no charges, but the police took action anyway. So, who is responsible for 48 hours in jail? >> From the spot that I was sitting in. >> It doesn't make a difference when you disconnected and I got in the truck as you stated. >> Back in Chicago, that's how we're going down here, >> man. >> But the truck was never hooked up. He should have >> No, it is. Look, send your partner a truck, dude. You've been up and down the whole time. >> Excuse me. It was before that though. He just told you it was before that. >> How many people? >> No. >> Can I have like >> weird? >> Well, no. It's already in my possession once I take it from over and put your hands on your head and interlock your fingers. >> I got to put my phone down. Got to put my phone down. Just hold the palms, man. >> She said interlock my fingers. >> Oh, okay. >> Spread your feet. >> My feet are spreading. >> Spread them more. >> Hold on. Let's They're searching me down. Make sure I don't have any weapons. >> I'm just patting you down for weapons. >> You're not patting me down. Why are you touching me as a female? Why he keep >> Are you offended by any? >> Yes, I am. >> Well, I'm almost done. >> Okay. Who's the officer in charge? >> She is. She is. >> Okay. >> Okay. First of all, >> can I have your badge and name? >> My name is Ple. Officer Ple. >> Badge number, please. >> 706. Can I have your name and death number, please? >> I'm going to do what she says. >> I know. Can I No. Can I have your name and back? >> It's going to be on the report. Yes. >> Okay. Can I have your name and number? >> It's going to be on the report. >> Under Texas law, if you get there before your car is completely towed, you have the right to get it back. So, why was he arrested? >> It's a city ordinance. If you look it up, US city ordinance, you'll be able to find it. >> If you read the sticker, >> hold on. Hold on. She's explaining. >> If you read the sticker, you get a 48 hour grace period after it was red tagged. It's now the 22nd. It was red tagged on the on the uh on the 16th. Actually, it's supposed to be moved on 18th. >> He said she said it was red tagged on the 16th. It's an ordinance. >> I know my attorney going to have a mine. I >> know, but my attorney going to have a field day with that. You know, >> this is totally up to the tow truck driver. I'll ask him if he can offer a drop fee. Okay. >> Okay. The vehicle's going. Let them do what they do. No problem. >> Let me get your name. >> How about you make it much simpler and just give me your name so that I don't have to take you to jail for this? >> Can I Can I Can someone hold my phone? Can you take my phone? >> I don't know your folks. They don't give up. >> You don't want to just give me your name. >> Your daddy can't explain anything right now. Let them do what they do. There's a dog in the park right now that's supposed to be attended to. >> You have a dog? >> Yes. Dog is over there in the park. >> Okay. Who's your now? >> It's my nephew dog. The one on the phone. >> The office. They hear you. Young speaker. >> Okay. >> Are you walking to the car? Talk to me. Are you going to give me your name? Okay. You're under arrest. >> Give me your name. Okay. All right. Let's go. >> Two officers resigned after the incident, but kept their licenses. Is this the perfect escape route for offending cops? >> Which dog is it? >> The woman's service dog on where is it? >> It's the black. It's the black dog. The XL woman. Someone else available to come get it? >> No. >> Okay. Do >> you have any other items help you at all? >> You just searched me with >> search. Let's go to jail. >> Well, no. I'm telling you if you have any drugs or anything on you, listen to me. >> Please go to jail. >> Please take me to jail. Are you Are your cameras on? Please. >> It is ID on you at all. >> I don't know if it would be anywhere else. >> Okay. Are you going to identify yourself? Well, they're going to fingerprint me. I'll be able to find out. >> I would just add failed ID. >> That's exactly what I'm doing. >> Well, he got me as I was backing up to hook to it. So, I I had to pull over here cuz I didn't have enough room to pull it out of there. She knows that. And I drove it out here. I parked here. I got in my truck to realign to it. And I was backing up and he was like, "This is my my nephew's truck and everything, but this is a Pisky truck." So, either way, dude, there's no >> So, you could have even done the drop fee? >> I couldn't even done it for him. >> Well, He uh I don't know why he was able to see everything today. It's like all you have to do is move the thing. >> After his arrest, he was held for 48 hours before being released. All charges were dropped. Iman sued three police officers, including the investigator, for failing to prevent false prosecution, the tow company, and the tow truck driver. The two officers involved, Wesley Hamilton and Brian Lord, resigned in October 2024 and January 2025, respectively. Both remained licensed, but were no longer on the force at the time of the report. Transparency and accountability are not only rights, but also moral obligations of every public authority. Hey everyone, what do you think about this situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much. [Music]