Body Cam Video: Tulsa Police Arrest Food Not Bombs Volunteers for Feeding Homeless People
Tulsa police recently arrested four members of the Food Not Bombs group for distributing meals to the homeless, claiming they needed a permit. The activists argued that their actions were protected under the First Amendment as a form of expression. This incident reflects ongoing tensions between local governments and charitable organizations regarding food distribution regulations.
- ▪Four Food Not Bombs activists were arrested in Tulsa for feeding the homeless without a permit.
- ▪The group claims their actions are protected under the First Amendment as political and religious expression.
- ▪This incident is part of a broader conflict between public order and the right to perform charity.
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First Amendment Body Cam Video: Tulsa Police Arrest Food Not Bombs Volunteers for Feeding Homeless People Food Not Bombs argues it has a First Amendment right to feed the needy without a permit. That's led to crackdowns and lawsuits around the country. C.J. Ciaramella | 5.20.2026 6:30 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/Tulsa-Police-Department-5-19-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Tulsa Police Department" alt="Tulsa Police Department | Police Bodycam Footage / Tulsa Police Department" /> (Police Bodycam Footage / Tulsa Police Department)…
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