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A federal judge has ruled that a warrantless search using automatic license-plate reader data violated the Fourth Amendment. The decision strengthens constitutional limits on how law enforcement can use plate-tracking technology, which captures drivers' movements on a large scale. It is expected to influence ongoing debates over surveillance tools and police procedures across the United States.
- 2Judge questions warrantless searches of Flock camera network▼Federal judge rules warrantless Flock camera searches may violate 4th Amendment
A federal judge has ruled that police searches of Flock Safety's automated license plate camera network without a warrant may violate the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches. The decision raises questions about the legality of law enforcement using the nationwide camera system to track vehicles without judicial authorization. The ruling is expected to fuel ongoing debate over privacy and police surveillance powers.
- 3Federal judge calls Flock 'indiscriminate mass surveillance'●Federal judge calls Flock ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’ | TechCrunch
A federal judge has ruled that a sheriff's deputy violated a woman's Fourth Amendment rights by using the Flock license plate camera network to search for her plate without a warrant. The judge described the system, which tracks vehicles across thousands of cameras nationwide, as 'indiscriminate mass surveillance.' The ruling could set a precedent for how police may use automated license plate readers.