Ilhan Omar
Role at the time: U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th District, on the congressional office's X account
Condemned
Statement summary
Omar said Flock cameras track people's every move and raise serious civil rights concerns, warned that Big Tech is pushing the country toward an AI surveillance state, and called for banning Flock.
“Flock cameras track your every move. It’s creepy, dangerous, and raises serious civil rights concerns. Big Tech is pushing us toward an AI surveillance state. Americans deserve privacy, not unchecked surveillance. Ban Flock NOW.”