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FBI Seeks Access to License Plate Cameras

Updated 2026-05-19 22:50 UTC 1 source Negative

The FBI is seeking nationwide access to license plate camera data, aiming for real-time tracking and searching capabilities. This move has raised privacy concerns among civil liberties advocates.

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Ars Technica

FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants "data in near real time"

FBI will pay vendors to help it track and search for vehicles nationwide.

2026-05-19 21:29 UTC