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NYCLU Challenges Sheriff

By Dave Lucas

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-575075.mp3

Albany, NY – The New York Civil Liberties Union believes Rensselaer County Sheriff Jack Mahar is violating First Amendment Rights by restricting media access to prisoners. Attorneys representing two of those prisoners disagree. Capital District Bureau Chief Dave Lucas reports.