DeSantis Calls for Overhaul of Automated License Plate Reader Cameras

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday called for a legislative overhaul of automated license plate reader cameras, warning the technology has become "out of control" and risks creating a "surveillance state." Speaking at Florida International University in Miami, the Republican governor said he supports using such tools to fight crime but drew a firm line against tracking the movements of ordinary citizens without adequate safeguards. DeSantis's remarks place him within a growing bipartisan coalition expressing concern over the rapid expansion of Flock Safety's AI-powered camera network.