“The United States is under surveillance through an increasingly extensive, technologically advanced, and connected surveillance network.

In some cities, such as Houston, Texas, the true scope of this system is a secret. Law enforcement claims that all of this is for public safety: to prevent crimes and facilitate investigations.

Critics consider it an invasion of privacy, susceptible to misuse, and a covert tool that helps ICE in President Trump's deportation campaign.

One company is bearing the brunt of this backlash: Flock Safety. Its network of AI-powered license plate readers spans more than 6,000 communities, generating 20 billion vehicle scans per month. Some vigilante groups have been disabling Flock devices. Social media is full of tips on how to block or disable the cameras.”