Legislation proposed to ban federal use of Flock automatic license plate readers
The Hill · October 2, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
Senators Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley, along with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, introduced a bill to prohibit federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). The proposed Ban Flock Act would also suspend federal grant funding to state and local governments that have contracts for ALPRs.
Why it matters
This legislation could impact privacy concerns related to surveillance technology used by government agencies.
How this story affects people
How does this story affect you if you are concerned about privacy and surveillance?
This legislation directly addresses privacy issues by prohibiting the use of automatic license plate readers by federal agencies. If passed, it could limit the extent to which government entities track individuals' movements, potentially increasing public trust in government oversight.
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