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It will be settled in the courts; for better or worse.
The recent legal friction and industry responses center on specific aspects of the technology
:Recent SCOTUS Precedent: In June 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in Chatrie v. United States that police must obtain a warrant to demand bulk "geofence" location data from tech companies. While this case focused on cell phones, legal experts argue it strengthens ongoing challenges against sweeping, warrantless government surveillance using Flock camera networks.
:Ongoing Lawsuits: The Institute for Justice is currently challenging cities over their use of Flock networks, arguing that the constant collection and storage of drivers' movements—even those not suspected of any crime—violates the Fourth Amendment. This includes a pending appeal in the Fourth Circuit (Schmidt v. City of Norfolk).
:Flock Safety's Defense: The company and its defenders maintain that ALPRs differ from cell phone tracking. They argue that taking discrete photos of vehicles on public roads does not constitute a "search" under the Fourth Amendment, a distinction supported by historical legal precedent for public photography.
:Local Pushback: Amid these legal uncertainties, some municipalities are beginning to reconsider the technology. For example, Newport, Kentucky, recently ended its Flock pilot program, citing public feedback and recent developments in Fourth Amendment law.
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