Source: The New York Times
Summary
A growing number of U.S. cities are banning or restricting the use of license plate readers due to concerns over privacy and police overreach. The move comes after reports of misuse by law enforcement, including tracking individuals without warrants. Civil liberties groups have long criticized the technology for enabling mass surveillance. Some local governments are now requiring warrants for data collection. The debate highlights tensions between public safety and individual rights.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
License plate readers are being called out for enabling surveillance.
Cities are now pushing back against the tech.
Civil liberties groups have been warning about this for years.
The same tools that once promised safety now face scrutiny.
This is just another chapter in the endless loop of tech overreach.
Author: Evan Null
