How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773

A nationwide backlash against AI-powered automated license plate readers (ALPRs) has led cities to cancel contracts, Florida to revoke highway permits, and citizens across 36 states to physically disable the cameras. This resistance stems from documented police misuse of surveillance data—including stalking and unlawful sharing with federal agencies—drawing parallels to historical American revolts against governmental overreach. For instructors, the movement highlights the growing societal and political friction between algorithmic policing tools and civil liberties.

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