Police Conduct
Summary
Miami Beach police went to a local resident's home simply because she posted something online about the Mayor, sparking major free speech concerns. It's a pretty wild overreach that makes you wonder if you can even criticize local politicians anymore.
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Impact analysis
No direct taxpayer costs are mentioned yet, but any resulting civil rights lawsuits could get expensive.
Local politicians wanting to stifle online criticism might benefit, but practically, nobody wins when police are used this way.
Everyday residents lose out when their First Amendment rights are chilled by police showing up at their doors.
Mentions & discussions (4)
North Miami Beach police captain accused of recording woman in bathroom
North Miami Beach police captain accused of recording woman in bathroom CBS News
Miami Beach mayor, top cop defend officers visiting woman over Facebook comments
Miami Beach mayor, top cop defend officers visiting woman over Facebook comments NBC 6 South Florida
Complaint by Miami Beach mayor’s office led to police visit over Facebook comment
Complaint by Miami Beach mayor’s office led to police visit over Facebook comment miamiherald.com
‘This is America, right?’: Miami Beach police question resident at her home over online post about Mayor
‘This is America, right?’: Miami Beach police question resident at her home over online post about Mayor The Miami Times
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