Bipartisan senators press Blanche for guidance on automated license plate readers
Summary
Two senators from different parties asked the head of the Department of Justice to give clear rules to police about using automated license plate readers (ALPRs). They want to stop these devices from being used in the wrong way because many people are worried about privacy and misuse.Key Facts
- Senators Raphael Warnock (Democrat from Georgia) and Katie Britt (Republican from Alabama) wrote the letter.
- The letter was sent on a Monday to the Justice Department leader.
- They want guidance for state and local police on how to properly use ALPRs.
- Automated license plate readers scan license plates automatically to track vehicle movements.
- There is growing concern among the public about how this technology could be misused.
- The goal is to protect privacy and prevent abuse by law enforcement.
- The request is bipartisan, meaning it comes from senators in both major U.S. political parties.
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