UPDATE: Project Veritas v. Schmidt – 9th Circuit Court Reverses Decision, Upholds Oregon’s Anti-Recording Law Raising First Amendment Violation Concerns
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a surprising en banc decision, has reversed its earlier ruling and upheld the constitutionality of Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 165.540(1)(c), which prohibits unannounced audio recordings. This latest development has reignited debates about the balance between privacy laws and First Amendment protections. ORS 165.540(1)(c) explicitly states: “It is unlawful […]
