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Public disputes over automated license-plate readers, searchable vehicle-location records, and the use or prohibition of networked camera systems.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: August 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: August 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: August 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: August 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: August 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. senator for Missouri.
Statement summary
Hawley announced a proposed federal framework for Flock and similar ALPR networks. His proposal would require written approval and audits of searches, delete most vehicle data after ten days, restrict sharing with private parties and prohibit facial recognition in these networks.
“Law-abiding Americans should not be treated like criminals.”
Hawley announces that he will introduce legislation requiring approval and audits of searches, limits on sharing and retention, U.S. data storage and restrictions on facial recognition and foreign technology.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case concerns continued use of networked license plate surveillance. Hawley calls it a threat to liberty unless Congress imposes rules and proposes regulated use with limits on searches, retention and sharing.
Role at the time: U.S. senator and Senate Judiciary subcommittee chair
Statement summary
Senator Josh Hawley said police should retain useful cameras, but argued that Congress should set privacy rules for the networks and their vehicle-location data.
“All that said, I want police to have the tools they need. Cameras can help recover stolen cars, find missing children, and catch fleeing criminals.”
Hawley supports police access to useful cameras while calling for statutory privacy rules on data collection, search, and retention.
Hawley defends the investigative utility of cameras while criticizing unrestricted, searchable movement records. He calls for legal safeguards rather than an outright ban.
