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Despite a Notable Victory in Oklahoma, Legal Challenges to Flock Cameras Still Face Long Odds

State and federal courts have almost uniformly ruled that searches of ALPR databases do not implicate the Fourth Amendment.

Reason · Oct 9

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Prison phone calls, volcanic eruptions, and animal testing.

Reason · Oct 9

Long Branch Eminent-Domain Settlement: homeowners beat condo plan; agreement protects MTOTSA

In Long Branch, New Jersey, local families stood firm against the city's move to utilize eminent domain for a redevelopment initiative targeting the MTOTSA neighborhood. In a significant 2008 appellate court decision, evidence was deemed insufficient for the city’s proposed acquisitions. By 2009, a protective agreement was established, ensuring homeowners…

The Times of India · Oct 2

In 2006, a Rhode Island man bought a Florida lot; 18 years later, North Port banned new homes, he sued

A Florida city has made a zoning change that blocks a resident from constructing his much-anticipated retirement home. After acquiring the lot nearly two decades ago with plans for development, he now faces obstacles due to new city regulations aimed at boosting commercial growth. The legal challenge claims these changes…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Study: Reimbursing Victims of Police Property Damage Would Cost Very Little

And yet governments deny reimbursement claims more often than approving them, according to the Institute for Justice.

Reason · Sep 15

The Feds Are Spying on Your Bank Account

While the Treasury forces money changers to report on suspected immigrants, Homeland Security is having police pull people over for suspicious transactions.

Reason · Sep 9

Why Conservative Republicans Are Worried About License Plate Cameras

Recent comments by Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis reflect a bipartisan backlash against warrantless surveillance.

Reason · Sep 9

A New Bill Reflects the Bipartisan Backlash Against Flock-Enabled Mass Surveillance

Criticism from Trump allies and recent survey results show that resistance to widespread deployment of automated license plate readers spans the political spectrum.

Reason · Sep 3

In 2025, CBP agents entered Leo Feler’s Chicago property without a warrant; in 2026, he sued the US government over about $30,000 in damage

A Chicago homeowner has sued the US government, alleging Customs and Border Protection officers entered his property without a warrant during an immigration operation in 2025. The lawsuit claims officers damaged his home, ignored requests to leave and violated his constitutional rights. The Department of Homeland Security says its officers…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Flock license plate cameras are surging in Texas. So is an anti-surveillance backlash.

More than 200 local law enforcement agencies have data-sharing agreements with DPS, providing wide access to vehicle information.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 3