Westchester County Faces Lawsuit Over License Plate Reader Surveillance
A coalition of civil rights groups has filed a lawsuit against Westchester County, New York, challenging the use of nearly 600 license plate readers. The lawsuit, brought on behalf of four women, claims that the surveillance system is a warrantless and indiscriminate violation of the state constitution. The plaintiffs argue that the county's program, which has collected 1.6 billion plate scans and shared data with over 50 law enforcement agencies, lacks proper authorization and oversight. The case highlights concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of surveillance technology, as the plaintiffs' vehicles were recorded thousands of times without their consent. 
