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U.S. Sen Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) hold a press conference to announce the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act at the US Capitol on March 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Lawmakers introduce Ban Flock Act to block federal funding for state, local governments that use ALPRS

The Ban Flock Act would also allow Americans to sue the federal government for violation of their rights through the use of ALPRs.

Oct 5, 2026 By Keely Quinlan

Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., speaks during a news conference with House Republican leadership in the Capitol Visitor Center on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

The new federal consumer privacy bill isn’t very consumer-friendly, critics say

Numerous privacy analysts who've read the SECURE Data Act said that in addition to preempting years of state policy work, it would omit crucial protections for consumers.

Apr 22, 2026 By Keely Quinlan