Columbus Bans Flock Cameras Amid Immigration Fears | Columbus News

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has ordered police to halt sharing Flock camera data and is launching an investigation into potential misuse, especially concerning immigration enforcement. While Flock claims local control and no federal ties, immigration attorneys report license plate data being used by ICE. Immigrant communities are terrified, fearing constant surveillance. City council is praised for addressing the issue, and a petition to ban the cameras is gaining steam, with advocates arguing the tech is inherently harmful and funds should go to youth programs. A public hearing is set for August 10th at 4 PM at City Hall — your voice matters in deciding the future of surveillance in Columbus. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6fa20f9823321b70