San Jose's ALPR Camera System Faces Legal Challenge Over Privacy Concerns
A lawsuit has been filed against the city of San Jose, California, challenging the constitutionality of its automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system. The Institute for Justice argues that the system, which records vehicle information across the city, violates the Fourth Amendment due to its lack of oversight and potential for abuse. The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) has access to data from 474 ALPR cameras, which are used without warrants or probable cause. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, seeks to represent all San Jose residents whose vehicles have been photographed by these cameras. The plaintiffs demand that the SJPD delete or block access to the data after 24 hours unless a specific warrant is obtained. 
