Massie unveils ‘Flock off’ bill aimed at restricting surveillance cameras

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled a bill Thursday aimed at restricting the use of federal funds for automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs) and biometric surveillance cameras. The Flock-Off Act would block any attempt to purchase, install, maintain, operate, or upgrade ALPRs and biometric surveillance cameras for municipalities and local law enforcement.  Despite being in…