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License plate cameras may be next target after Supreme Court reins in location tracking

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License plate cameras may be next target after Supreme Court reins in location tracking

The Supreme Court's recent restrictions on location tracking may extend to automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) systems, potentially requiring warrants for ALPR searches. Such a requirement would significantly constrain how law enforcement agencies deploy these camera networks in routine policing.

Why it matters: Law enforcement, privacy advocates, and legal teams should monitor how courts apply location tracking precedent to ALPR systems, as warrant requirements could reshape surveillance capabilities and investigative workflows.

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