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Cops showing up at your door for political Facebook posts is absolutely intolerable in a free society

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FIRE

January 20, 2026

Screenshot video showing Miami Beach police at womans home — Officers from the Miami Beach Police Department at the home of Raquel Pacheco.

This video is making the rounds — and it’s one every American should see.

WATCH VIDEO: No one should have to fear that expressing a political opinion will lead to a knock on the door from the police.

The video shows law enforcement showing up on the doorstep of Florida resident Raquel Pacheco.

What did she do? She criticized the mayor on Facebook.

Police coming to our doorsteps for lawful political speech — speech that doesn't remotely rise to the level of incitement, harassment, or a true threat — is absolutely intolerable in a free society.

The First Amendment means we have the right to criticize those in power. On Friday, we said as much to the Miami Beach Police Department.

This isn't the UK. Or China. Or Russia. This is America. No one should have to fear that expressing a political opinion will lead to a knock on the door from the police.

See FIRE’s full letter to the Miami Beach Police Department.

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