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Supreme Court Asked to Consider Whether Long-Term Pole Camera Surveillance Constitutes Search Under Fourth Amendment

02

Mar

2022

Surveillance

Supreme Court Asked to Consider Whether Long-Term Pole Camera Surveillance Constitutes Search Under Fourth Amendment

As the Reporters Committee has argued in the past, targeted, long-term surveillance threatens the First Amendment.

Ohio Auditor: Brice Village 'Is a Speed Trap ... With No Other Reason for It to Exist'

02

Mar

2022

Red Light Cameras

Ohio Auditor: Brice Village 'Is a Speed Trap ... With No Other Reason for It to Exist'

Franklin County judge having found that Brice's photo-enforced system operated in complete disregard of state law.

Carjackings in Cities Like NYC, Philadelphia Jump Over 200%

02

Mar

2022

Red Light Cameras

Carjackings in Cities Like NYC, Philadelphia Jump Over 200%

While scamera towns micro manage citizens on petty offenses, real criminals run around with impunity.

Chicago's $1 Million-Plus Speed Cameras Hurting Low-Income Areas

27

Feb

2022

Speed Cameras

Chicago's $1 Million-Plus Speed Cameras Hurting Low-Income Areas

Nearly half of Chicago's highest cash-generating speed cameras were on the South Side, including the top $3.1-million camera, are hitting constituents with fines they can't afford.

New Legislation Would Help Slow Speed Camera Use

27

Feb

2022

Speed Cameras

New Legislation Would Help Slow Speed Camera Use

Calling traffic cameras a "nuisance to the public" that provide "zero increase to public safety," Strongsville state Rep. Tom Patton is renewing his objections to traffic cameras.

Speed Cameras Are Little More Than Big Brother Surveillance

26

Feb

2022

Speed Cameras

Speed Cameras Are Little More Than Big Brother Surveillance

We embrace safety, but speed cameras exemplify mass surveillance without a warrant. Photo speed traps offer very powerful financial incentives to issue as many citations as possible.

Become the Tracker, Not the Tracked

20

Feb

2022

Misc

Become the Tracker, Not the Tracked

Legislation is commonly used to codify public policy, whether good, bad, or indifferent. Perhaps more than you might expect, bills introduced in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures can have undue influence on how we drive, where we drive, and what controls are in place to punish offenders.

Cricket or Ticket: NY Now Has Cameras Designed to Identify Loud Cars

18

Feb

2022

Noise Cameras

Cricket or Ticket: NY Now Has Cameras Designed to Identify Loud Cars

New Yorkers with aftermarket exhaust systems may want to be extra careful because a law now has a new enforcement tool designed to spot noisemakers.

Armed Man Accused of Stalking Lori Lightfoot Was Allegedly Angry Over Traffic Tickets

17

Feb

2022

Tickets

Armed Man Accused of Stalking Lori Lightfoot Was Allegedly Angry Over Traffic Tickets

Joseph Igartua is accused of bringing a handgun that had a round in the chamber and a written letter to the mayor's residence

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