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Harris Refuses Apology to Reporter After Threatening Prosecution Over Public Recording
politics17 days ago

Harris Refuses Apology to Reporter After Threatening Prosecution Over Public Recording

Rep. Andy Harris refused to apologize to student journalist Cat Murphy after threatening her with prosecution for recording him during a public press conference in Cambridge, Maryland, on Oct. 13. Harris cited Maryland's two-party consent law, but legal experts and the University of Maryland confirmed the law does not apply to public forums. The incident occurred after Harris blamed Democrats for rising diesel prices, drawing laughter from the audience. Harris is seeking a ninth term in the House and is trailing his Democratic opponent, Dan Schwartz, by 13 points in the midterm elections.

via USA Today|
#andy-harris#cat-murphy#maryland
Maryland Rep. Harris Defends Threatening Student Reporter Over Public Recording
politics18 days ago

Maryland Rep. Harris Defends Threatening Student Reporter Over Public Recording

Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) defended his threat to have a student journalist arrested for recording him during a public press conference. The incident followed a contentious debate where Harris blamed Democrats for rising fuel prices, drawing laughter from the audience. Harris cited Maryland’s two-party consent law, but legal experts and the University of Maryland noted the law does not apply to public forums. Harris later told Fox 45 that he was pushing back against 'liberal media badgers' and refused to apologize.

via USA Today|
#andy-harris#first-amendment#maryland-law
Harris Threatens Reporter with Prosecution Over Public Recording
politics19 days ago

Harris Threatens Reporter with Prosecution Over Public Recording

Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) threatened to refer a student reporter to prosecutors for recording him during a public post-debate press conference. Harris cited Maryland’s two-party consent law, but legal experts and other journalists noted the law does not apply to public forums where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. The incident occurred after a contentious debate with his Democratic opponent, Dan Schwartz, and Harris eventually walked out of the room.

via NBC News|
#andy-harris#cat-murphy#maryland-law
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris Blames Democrats for Diesel Prices, Then Threatens Journalist Over Recording
politics19 days ago

Maryland Rep. Andy Harris Blames Democrats for Diesel Prices, Then Threatens Journalist Over Recording

During a heated debate in Maryland’s First Congressional District, Republican Representative Andy Harris blamed Democratic environmental regulations for rising diesel prices, prompting audience laughter. Following the debate, Harris clashed with Capital News Service reporter Cat Murphy, falsely claiming her recording of a press conference violated Maryland’s two-party consent law. Harris threatened to have Murphy removed and referred to a prosecutor before storming out, while other reporters defended her right to record in a public forum.

via The New York Times|
#2026-midterms#andy-harris#energy-policy
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris Walks Out of Debate After Misquoting Recording Laws
politics20 days ago

Maryland Rep. Andy Harris Walks Out of Debate After Misquoting Recording Laws

Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) walked out of a post-debate news conference on Tuesday after falsely claiming it was illegal for a journalist to record him. The incident occurred during a heated exchange with Capital News Service reporter Cat Murphy, who was asking questions about the Iran war. Harris invoked Maryland’s two-party consent law, which does not apply to public forums, and threatened to refer Murphy to a prosecutor. Other reporters defended Murphy, noting that recording is legal in public spaces. Harris left the room, blaming Murphy for ruining his chances to answer questions. The incident highlights tensions between the congressman and the press ahead of the midterm elections, where he is trailing his Democratic opponent, Dan Schwartz, by 13 points.

via MS NOW|
#andy-harris#dan-schwartz#maryland
politics3 months ago

Maryland Democrats advance constitutional amendment to bypass redistricting legal hurdles

Maryland Democrats launched a special legislative session to pass a constitutional amendment that would allow future congressional redistricting without the legal constraints that blocked a previous map. The move aims to secure an 8-0 Democratic delegation by 2028, though Republicans and some Democrats argue it is a partisan power grab.

via Politico|
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