Massie unveils ‘Flock off’ bill aimed at restricting surveillance cameras

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Today's top stories - September 3, 2026

Today's top stories - September 3, 2026

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled a bill Thursday aimed at restricting the use of federal funds for automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs) and biometric surveillance cameras.

The Flock-Off Act would block any attempt to purchase, install, maintain, operate, or upgrade ALPRs and biometric surveillance cameras for municipalities and local law enforcement. 

Despite being in the name of the act, Flock — a prominent ALPR company — would not be the only company affected.

Axon — which specializes in car-mounted cameras — describes ALPRs as “AI-driven recording system for capturing audio and video in high-risk environments.” 

Unlike regular traffic cameras, such systems also record license plate numbers and specific details........

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