The ACLU:
Taking photographs and video of things that are plainly visible in
public spaces is a constitutional right — and that includes
police and other government officials carrying out their duties.However, there is a widespread, continuing pattern of law
enforcement officers ordering people to stop taking photographs or
video in public places and harassing, detaining, and arresting
those who fail to comply.
Here’s their advice on what to say and do if you are stopped or detained for taking photographs or video.
Also, as good a time as ever for one my periodic reminders to remember how to hard-lock your iPhone to temporarily disable Face ID: press and hold the side button and either one of the volume buttons at the same time for a few seconds.
