The Free Press Is Now Shilling For The Surveillance Industry

August 07, 2026 12:41 PM ET The Free Press is drawing criticism after defending Flock Safety’s growing network of license plate readers while dismissing concerns that the surveillance technology infringes on Americans’ constitutional privacy rights.The criticism stems from a post on X by the outlet, founded by journalist Bari Weiss, that sought to reassure readers about the cameras. “Ever feel like you’re being watched? You might be right,” the outlet wrote. “But Flock Safety cameras aren’t interested in you—unless you’re a kidnapper, a thief, or up to no good.”In a video accompanying the post, Free Press reporter Maya Sulkin also omitted several key facts about the technology that were later highlighted in an X Community Note. More than 110,000 Flock Safety cameras have been installed in