Ban Flock License Plate Readers

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1. 2 Oct

   “We cannot allow America to become a surveillance state where AI oligarchs profit by giving the government the power to track our every movement,” Sanders said.

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• 6 Oct Lawmakers Introduce Multiple Laws to Curb Flock After 404 Media CoverageLawmakers including Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Senator Jeff Merkley have introduced the Ban Flock Act, which would prohibit federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and restrict funding to state and local governments that employ these technologies. The legislation also allows citizens to sue the government for ALPR violations. This move follows…404 Media
• 6 Oct Flock isn’t the only player in the license plate reader market — meet its Motorola rivalSenators Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley along with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced legislation called the Ban Flock Act that would restrict federal agencies from using or accessing data collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs), also prohibiting grants to states and local governments that employ such technology. The bill targets Atlanta-based company Flock Safety, which contracts…Washington Examiner
• 2 Oct AOC and Bernie Sanders introduce bill to ban license plate readers: ‘Flock is always watching’Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders have introduced the Ban Flock Act, aiming to prohibit federal agencies from using automatic license-plate readers (ALPRs) due to concerns over misuse by law enforcement. The bill would also restrict state and local authorities from utilizing ALPR technology by cutting off federal funding for those who do not comply. According to recent reports, at…The Independent
• 2 Oct AOC, Sanders, Merkley roll out bill to ban Flock camerasRepresentatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator Jeff Merkley introduced legislation called the Ban Flock Act to prohibit federal agencies from using or accessing data collected by Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs) and to cut off federal funding for state and local governments that use this technology. The bill targets Flock Safety's nationwide network of…Washington Examiner

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