Rashida Tlaib Bill Targets Flock Cameras Used by Police Across US
Summary
Representative Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill called the Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act. The bill would stop federal funds from being used to buy or maintain automated surveillance systems like license plate readers and facial recognition cameras, and require removal of existing equipment bought with federal money.Key Facts
- The bill aims to ban federal money for surveillance technology such as automatic license plate readers, biometric systems, and facial recognition.
- Existing systems purchased with federal funds must be removed within 30 days of the bill becoming law.
- Surveillance data covered by the bill must be deleted permanently within 7 days after enactment.
- Data collected unlawfully under this bill would not be allowed in court or official hearings.
- State and local governments applying for certain federal policing grants must certify they do not use these automated surveillance systems.
- The bill was introduced alongside several Democratic Representatives including Sylvia Garcia, Ilhan Omar, and others.
- The bill is referred to the House committees on Oversight and Government Reform and the Judiciary for review.
- Representative Tlaib expressed concerns that such surveillance technology could be misused and violate privacy and free speech rights.
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