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Border Report Live: Immigrant advocacy group rallies against Flock cameras - EverythingLubbock.com
An Ohio-based immigrant advocacy group recently rallied in Harlingen, Texas, to prevent the use of Flock Safety cameras.
The rally took place in Harlingen, but its message applies wherever communities consider public safety technology. The debate highlights a growing tension between perceived public safety benefits and civil liberties. Lawmakers, civil liberties advocates, and citizens from across the country are scrutinizing the company. The advocacy group aims to redirect public money from these cameras. They push for investment in other safety initiatives instead.
The Ohio Immigrant Alliance's call to action underscores a national conversation about how much data the government should collect on its citizens.
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Why did the advocacy group rally against Flock cameras?
- The Ohio Immigrant Alliance rallied to warn against the potential misuse of Flock Safety cameras, including the surveillance of citizens and the racial profiling of immigrants. Executive Director Lynn Tramonte raised alarms regarding the company's vast network of automated license plate readers.
Where did the rally against Flock Safety cameras take place?
- The protest took place in Harlingen, Texas, organized by an Ohio-based immigrant advocacy group. Although the event happened in Harlingen, the message and debate surrounding public safety technology and civil liberties apply to communities across the country.
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