- Patricia Rucker sponsored a bill in West Virginia while the Institute for Justice advocated for food freedom in the state.
- Flock Safety is facing scrutiny over its use of ALPR technology in West Virginia, with the technology being used in the state.
Pushback against Flock cameras in multiple towns including Alexandria, Elkton, Bridgewater, and Fairfax, with Institute for Justice weighing in.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
Pushback against Flock cameras in multiple towns including Alexandria, Elkton, Bridgewater, and Fairfax, with Institute for Justice weighing in.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Flock Safety operates an AI network used by various governments, while Congress introduces bills to restrict federal purchases.Sub-event
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Flock Safety's unchecked expansion and practices.Sub-event
- Institute for Justice initiated litigation against Flock Safety regarding its technology use.Sub-event
Local pushback against Flock cameras in Alexandria, Elkton, Bridgewater, and Fairfax.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Institute for Justice
libertarian non-profit public interest law firm in the USA
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