OMG RESPONDS to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell's Legal Threat Letter

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell recently sent a legal letter threatening OMG over our citizen journalism efforts, claiming that our hidden camera investigations could constitute as "election interference." However, our attorneys have responded, making it clear that overseeing and reporting on the election process is not interference—it’s the essence of journalism and accountability. As our attorney Benjamin Barr said, "Labeling recordings interference is like suggesting ears cause trouble. Sometimes the First Amendment just means listening."

We refuse to allow officials like Rachel Mitchell and Joseph E. La Rue to misinterpret the First Amendment and threaten independent journalism. Our legal team calls for Maricopa County to "welcome, not scold, citizen journalists and observers as part of its commitment to civilian oversight today."

With figures like CBS's David Becker urging us to "trust official sources," it's clear that pushing for full transparency and oversight is more crucial than ever. Legacy media and government forces may try to silence us, but we won't back down.