# Sanders bill would ban federal use of license plate readers

_Published Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM EDT · Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the Ban Flock Act Friday to prohibit federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers, cameras that capture vehicle plates and associated information. The proposal would also block federal funding for state and local governments that use the technology.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Jeff Merkley co-sponsored the bill. It would allow Americans to sue the federal government over rights violations involving the technology. The restrictions are proposed legislation, rather than existing limits on agency use.

## Sources

- [Mashable](https://mashable.com/tech/bernie-sanders-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-ban-flock-act)

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Published: 2026-10-02T21:40:52.234Z
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