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License Plate Cameras Bypass Local Rules | Boise News
Automated license plate readers are being misused for immigration enforcement — even in places where local laws explicitly forbid it. In Idaho, a group called DeFlock uncovered that Twin Falls Police cameras were searched over 600 times for immigration purposes in just months, despite clear restrictions. The culprit? A national data-sharing network that lets agencies bypass local rules. While the system’s reciprocity helps track suspects across state lines, it also erodes local control. Twin Falls shut down its participation in July to reclaim autonomy — a stark reminder of how powerful…
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