Jamie Raskin
Role at the time: Maryland state senator for District 20.
Mixed or conditional
Statement summary
As a Maryland state senator, Raskin supported limits on a license plate surveillance network that combined fixed and mobile cameras. He backed crime-solving uses while seeking a 90-day limit on keeping records unrelated to ongoing investigations.
“is used to solve crimes, but not to extend the reach of big brother”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Raskin supports limits on Maryland's license plate surveillance networkRaskin quotation and proposed 90-day retention limit, paragraphs 8-12
The report describes local, state and federal sharing of license plate records, sometimes with indefinite retention. The proposal would delete records unrelated to ongoing investigations after no more than 90 days.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
Raskin supports crime-solving uses while rejecting broader tracking and supporting a retention limit. This is a historical statement about Maryland's network, which included fixed cameras.