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Mountlake Terrace Residents Continue to Resist Security Cameras Amid ICE Raids

25

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

Mountlake Terrace Residents Continue to Resist Security Cameras Amid ICE Raids

Residents of Mountlake Terrace are expressing significant opposition to the city's recent decision to install new security cameras, specifically the Flock Safety cameras. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential misuse of these cameras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to track individuals, particularly those from immigrant communities. This article examines the residents' objections, the city's response, and the broader implications of surveillance technology in local governance.

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Flock Admits Federal Immigration Agents Have Direct Access to Tracking Data, Despite Previous Claims

24

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

Flock Admits Federal Immigration Agents Have Direct Access to Tracking Data, Despite Previous Claims

Flock Safety, a company specializing in automated license plate recognition technology, has confirmed that federal immigration agents have direct access to its tracking data. This admission follows a public records investigation by 9NEWS, which revealed a pilot program allowing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to access local police data, contradicting previous claims made by the company.

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The Human Toll of ALPR Errors

24

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

The Human Toll of ALPR Errors

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are increasingly used by law enforcement to identify stolen vehicles. However, the technology is prone to errors that can lead to wrongful detentions and dangerous confrontations. This article by Gowri Nayar, a legal intern at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), explores several alarming incidents highlighting the human cost of these errors, particularly among marginalized communities.

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Louisiana Attorney General Calls for School Zone Ticket Refunds, Warns of Criminal Probe

18

Aug

2025

School Zone Cameras

Louisiana Attorney General Calls for School Zone Ticket Refunds, Warns of Criminal Probe

The Louisiana Attorney General, Liz Murrill, has demanded a full refund for speeding tickets issued to New Orleans drivers in school zones during the 2024-2025 school year. This demand arises from concerns that the city violated state law by activating speed cameras without a necessary revenue-sharing agreement with local school districts. Murrill has also warned of potential criminal charges if the city continues to operate these cameras unlawfully.

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