'Something To Hide': Congress Looks To Subpoena Controversial Surveillance Company
Hawley chaired a hearing on surveillance technology and said he would discuss a possible subpoena with the Judiciary Committee chair.
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Sen. Josh Hawley left open the possibility of subpoenaing Flock Safety and other surveillance companies after they declined to testify at a Senate hearing. Lawmakers and witnesses raised concerns about data misuse, security vulnerabilities and a wrongful arrest linked to a Flock camera report.
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Josh Hawley
R · MO · SEN
Chair of the hearing who left open the possibility of subpoenaing surveillance companies that did not testify.
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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN
Judiciary Committee chair with authority over subpoena power.
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