I have always valued my privacy and believed that it is one of the fundamental rights we should protect. Recently, I became aware of the pervasive use of Flock Cameras in my neighborhood, and it has left me feeling exposed and uneasy. These cameras, often installed by community associations or local governments, passively collect data on vehicles, including capturing license plates and vehicle descriptions. Although their use is often justified as a means to reduce crime and enhance public safety, the reality is more concerning. Flock Cameras store captured data for an unspecified period, which raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns. The Electronic Frontier Foundation reports that the data collected can potentially be accessed not only by law enforcement but also by third-party entities through vague data-sharing agreements. This lack of transparency, coupled with the absence of federal oversight, leaves citizens vulnerable to potential misuse of their data. According to studies, there is little evidence supporting the efficacy of such surveillance in significantly reducing crime rates. Instead, these surveillance methods often lead to over-policing and discrimination. Furthermore, there is a risk that this data can be hacked or leaked, exposing sensitive information to malicious actors. As incidents of cyber theft increase across the U.S., enhancing the protection of our personal information should be a priority. Unfortunately, Flock Cameras are proliferating across states, with an estimated tens of thousands installed nationwide. It is time to challenge this trend and prioritize our rights to privacy and protection from unwarranted surveillance. We demand immediate legislative action to prevent the installation and use of Flock Cameras in the U.S. It's crucial that federal regulations be put in place to protect citizens from arbitrary surveillance. We urge lawmakers to champion privacy rights and technological ethics by banning these intrusive cameras. By signing this petition, you are standing for a future where privacy is respected, and personal data is safeguarded. Join me in urging Congress to take action and put an end to the use of Flock Cameras, Axon’s use of street lights as license plate readers, and any other form of AI mass surveillance the government uses without warrant. Sign this petition now to help protect our fundamental rights.