Scott Perry said he wanted to stop Flock-style surveillance and cited a failed amendment concerning federal highway funds
U.S. representative and 2026 Republican candidate in Pennsylvania's 10th district
“I'm committed to stopping the Surveillance State and ending this invasion of our privacy.”
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Perry was asked about Flock cameras and similar ALPR systems in his congressional race.
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His amendment targeted federal highway funding; the quotation states a broader objection to the network.
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Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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The reference point is whether networked license-plate reader systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Perry said he is committed to stopping the surveillance state and ending the invasion of privacy, and cited a failed amendment on federal highway funds. Committing to stop the network fits Condemned.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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