U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman Proposes Federal Legislation to Restrict Government Use of Flock Surveillance Networks
U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN-3) is actively developing federal legislation aimed at limiting or eliminating the government's deployment of Flock-style surveillance networks on public roads. Stutzman argues that these automated license plate readers (ALPRs) constitute unconstitutional government surveillance due to their extensive data collection capabilities. He highlighted that over 200,000 such cameras are already in operation nationwide, capturing information such as vehicle make and model, time of passage, and potentially occupants. This initiative comes as a response to growing privacy concerns, with several Indiana cities and counties, including Fort Wayne, already opting to terminate their contracts with Flock. The debate surrounding these cameras has also reached Capitol Hill, with a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee examining private surveillance networks and hearing testimony from individuals who claim wrongful incarceration due to ALPR data.
