Phillip Ensler is an Alabama state representative for House District 74 and a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. He previously taught social studies in Montgomery through Teach For America, served as policy counsel at Alabama Appleseed, and advised Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. He earned a law degree from Cardozo School of Law.
Case
Networked automated license-plate cameras can assemble searchable records of vehicle movements. Candidates and officials disagree over whether to ban the systems, keep them with limits, or defend them as investigative tools. This tracker separates outright bans from narrower restrictions.
Role at the time: Alabama state representative and lieutenant governor candidate
Statement summary
Ensler said license-plate readers should remain available to police for serious crimes, with stronger state guardrails.
“The Legislature should pass legislation that regulates them more, but doesn't completely ban them.”
He explicitly opposes a complete ban and defends continued use.
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
