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Federal Judge Suppresses Evidence Over Warrantless License Plate Search

Original: Federal Judge Suppresses Evidence after Ruling Warrantless Flock License Plate Search Violated Fourth Amendment

A federal judge has suppressed evidence in a case after ruling that a warrantless search using Flock license plate reader technology violated the Fourth Amendment. The decision raises fresh questions about the legality of automated plate-recognition surveillance networks used by police without a warrant, and could shape how such data is gathered and used in prosecutions.

Why now: The ruling sets a precedent on the constitutional limits of automated license plate reader surveillance, an issue of growing concern in policing and privacy debates.

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