Fridley Cuts ICE Access to License Plate Data | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Fridley’s license plate reader data is now off-limits to ICE-linked agencies after a damning investigation revealed hundreds of searches used for immigration enforcement — a shocking misuse of surveillance meant for criminal investigations. Residents are furious, calling it a betrayal of public trust, while other Twin Cities suburbs like Hopkins, Columbia Heights, and St. Louis Park follow suit, tightening or ending data-sharing deals to protect privacy and civil liberties. The debate rages on: how much security is too much when it comes to civil rights? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…