Filmmakers Sue Feds, Calling This National Park Rule 'Unconstitutional'

Two filmmakers have filed a lawsuit in Wyoming federal court over an “unconstitutional” national park rule, claiming it violates their First and Fifth Amendment rights. Connor Burkesmith and Alexander Rienzie accuse the National Parks Services of censoring free speech by requiring permits and advance permission to film commercial content on park property.

In a statement, Burkesmith lamented that the rules are particularly unfair to “independent filmmakers [who] don’t have the resources of the big production companies.” He continued...