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Federal Judge Rules Warrantless Flock Search Unconstitutional
Original: Federal Judge Rules Warrantless Flock Search Violated Fourth Amendment
A federal judge has ruled that a warrantless search conducted using Flock surveillance technology violated the Fourth Amendment. The decision means evidence from the search cannot be used against the defendant and raises fresh questions about the legal limits of automated license plate reader networks. Civil liberties advocates have long argued such systems enable dragnet surveillance, and the ruling is being watched for its potential impact on how police nationwide may use the technology.
Why now: The ruling sets a precedent on the constitutional limits of automated license plate surveillance at a time when police use of Flock cameras is expanding rapidly.
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