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ICE's Secret License Plate Scans Spark Privacy Outrage

6/1/2025

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has tapped into Flock Safety's AI-driven license plate reader network via local police, flouting Illinois laws against using such technology for immigration purposes. Between June 2024 and May 2025, over 4,000 searches were conducted, raising alarms among critics about privacy violations and the absence of regulatory oversight in this invasive surveillance.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has tapped into Flock Safety's AI-driven license plate reader network via local police, flouting Illinois laws against using such technology for immigration purposes. Between June 2024 and May 2025, over 4,000 searches were conducted, raising alarms among critics about privacy violations and the absence of regulatory oversight in this invasive surveillance.