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NCLA Sues to Stop 24-Hour Surveillance of Washington Crab Boats

Original: NCLA Asks Court to End WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife’s Illegal 24-Hour Surveillance of Crab Boats

The New Civil Liberties Alliance has asked a federal court to halt what it calls the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's illegal 24-hour surveillance of commercial crab boats. The group argues the continuous monitoring of fishing vessels exceeds the agency's legal authority and violates constitutional privacy protections. The case has drawn attention from fishing industry members and civil liberties advocates concerned about government tracking of private businesses.

Why now: The lawsuit raises fresh concerns about government overreach and privacy rights affecting the commercial fishing industry in Washington state.

New Civil Liberties AllianceWashington Department of Fish and Wildlifecrab boats

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