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Veterans Sue Over Warrantless Tracking by License Plate Cameras

9/18/2025

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Lee Schmidt, a Norfolk veteran, sued after 176 license plate cameras tracked his location 526 times in five months.
Co-plaintiff Crystal Arrington was logged 849 times, averaging over six times daily.
The lawsuit claims that warrantless use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) violates the Fourth Amendment.
Flock Safety's data-sharing with law enforcement raises civil rights concerns.
Critics highlight risks of extensive surveillance and misuse by agencies like ICE.

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Lee Schmidt, a Norfolk veteran, sued after 176 license plate cameras tracked his location 526 times in five months.
Co-plaintiff Crystal Arrington was logged 849 times, averaging over six times daily.
The lawsuit claims that warrantless use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) violates the Fourth Amendment.
Flock Safety's data-sharing with law enforcement raises civil rights concerns.
Critics highlight risks of extensive surveillance and misuse by agencies like ICE.