Several state governors have moved to restrict or ban the use of licence-plate-reader data collected by a surveillance technology start-up that received significant backing from donors aligned with the Trump administration. The crackdown comes amid growing public concern over how Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems are being deployed by law enforcement agencies, with critics arguing the technology enables mass surveillance of everyday drivers without meaningful oversight. The political dimension has intensified the debate, as revelations about the company's funding sources have fueled accusations that the surveillance infrastructure is being leveraged to track political opponents and protesters. The moves by state leaders signal a broader national reckoning over the boundaries of government surveillance and the role of private technology firms in building the tools that enable it.
Governors crack down on licence-plate-reading start-up bankrolled by Trump donors
