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Local Police Use License Scans for Immigration Searches

5/27/2025

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Local police in the U.S. are tapping into Flock's license plate-scanning technology for immigration searches, granting ICE access without a formal agreement. Alarmingly, over 4,000 lookups have been tied to federal investigations, with officers frequently referencing "immigration" and "ICE." This controversial practice has continued under both the Biden and Trump administrations, raising concerns about privacy and oversight.

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Story summary

Local police in the U.S. are tapping into Flock's license plate-scanning technology for immigration searches, granting ICE access without a formal agreement. Alarmingly, over 4,000 lookups have been tied to federal investigations, with officers frequently referencing "immigration" and "ICE." This controversial practice has continued under both the Biden and Trump administrations, raising concerns about privacy and oversight.