Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce bill to ban license plate readers
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 22:31 · Archive
Progressive lawmakers introduced legislation to ban federal use of Flock license plate readers.
A group of progressive lawmakers introduced legislation on Friday seeking to ban the use of licence plate readers by federal agencies. The bill targets Flock cameras, which have become a flashpoint for privacy advocates.
Privacy concerns with the surveillance technology have prompted calls from people across the country to remove the devices from their streets. The Independent World reports that the slogan associated with opposition to the technology is 'Flock is always watching'.
How it is being reported
- AOC and Bernie Sanders introduce bill to ban license plate readers: ‘Flock is always watching’Independent World · 2 Oct, 22:23
- Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, Merkley announce bill to ban Flock camerasUPI · 2 Oct, 20:32
In this story: Bernie Sanders · Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez · Jeff Merkley · Flock
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