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The Flock Backlash Catches Up to the Tech

From statehouse bans to audit workarounds, governments are scrambling to police the license-plate readers they rushed to install.

Closing Argument • 10.03.2026

The Troubling Personal Side of Public Surveillance

Law enforcement cameras are popping up everywhere, but many agencies have little safeguards to prevent abuse by individual officers.

Closing Argument • 03.07.2026

The High-Tech Tools Police Can Use to Surveil Protesters

When Americans take to the streets to make their voices heard, they’re inevitably dragging their digital trails right along behind them.

Analysis • 11.12.2024

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