Minnesota photojournalist sues FAA over rule banning drones near DHS assets

By: Madison McVan

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 437

Last Updated: 4 days, 19 hours ago

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A Minnesota photojournalist and press freedom advocates are suing the Federal Aviation Administration over a recently-issued rule banning drone flights within 3,000 feet of Department of Homeland Security buildings and vehicles.

“You have no way of knowing in advance before you fire up the drone whether you are within a prohibited distance of, say, an unmarked car that ICE is using for immigration enforcement,” said Grayson Clary, a staff attorney at Reporters Committee for Freedom …

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