Sanders, Merkley and Ocasio-Cortez Introduce License Plate Reader Ban Bill

Outlets agree Jeff Merkley joined Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in introducing the Ban Flock Act, which would restrict federal use of automated license plate readers.

Left-leaning outlets emphasize privacy and surveillance risks, reported misuse, and the sponsors’ objections to the technology. Center outlets describe the restrictions amid reports of police misuse and congressional scrutiny, with some also including Flock’s response. Right-leaning outlets stress the federal-use and grant limits and place the proposal alongside Republican alternatives.