When police show up at your doorstep for criticizing an elected...
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Jan 23, 2026
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When police show up at your doorstep for criticizing an elected official, it might intimidate you from ever speaking out again.
That’s exactly what happened to Raquel Pacheco after Miami Beach police went to her home over Facebook comments criticizing the city's mayor. 👇
That’s exactly what happened to Raquel Pacheco after Miami Beach police went to her home over Facebook comments criticizing the city's mayor. 👇
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This video is making the rounds — and it’s one every American should see.
Law enforcement showing up on Americans’ doorsteps for lawful political speech — speech that doesn’t even remotely rise to the level of incitement — is absolutely intolerable in a free society.
Law enforcement showing up on Americans’ doorsteps for lawful political speech — speech that doesn’t even remotely rise to the level of incitement — is absolutely intolerable in a free society.
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Raquel criticized Mayor Steven Meiner on Facebook, saying he calls for the death of Palestinians and refuses to support the LGBTQ community, yet claims Miami Beach is “welcoming.”
Police told her it might “incite” violence, even though her comment made no calls for action.
Police told her it might “incite” violence, even though her comment made no calls for action.
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Political speech—especially criticism of public officials—lies at the core of the First Amendment.
FIRE calls on the MBPD to affirm that the post was protected speech and that, going forward, it will not contact residents to discourage lawful expression.
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FIRE calls on the MBPD to affirm that the post was protected speech and that, going forward, it will not contact residents to discourage lawful expression.
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