AOC and Sanders Propose Bill to Ban License Plate Surveillance Tech

AOC and Sanders introduce bill to ban license plate readers, citing privacy risks and misuse by law enforcement.

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders have introduced a new legislative effort aimed at banning automatic license plate readers, calling the technology a threat to civil liberties and personal privacy.

The proposed Ban Flock Act seeks to prevent federal agencies from using the surveillance tools, which are often referred to as Flock cameras after one of the companies that produces them. The legislation also targets state and local governments by cutting off federal funding for those who continue to use the technology.

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Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders argue that the widespread deployment of these systems has led to significant privacy violations, with reports of law enforcement misusing the data for purposes beyond criminal investigations. The bill would allow citizens to sue the government if their rights are violated by the use of license plate readers, while also requiring strict oversight mechanisms.

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