FBI Bids for Nationwide Real-Time License Plate Surveillance

The FBI is seeking millions in funding for nationwide real-time access to automated license plate readers (ALPRs), even as lawmakers propose legislation to restrict such surveillance. This revelation exposes the gap between privacy-protective laws and government surveillance expansion, showing how federal agencies are building hidden infrastructure to track vehicle movements nationwide. The development raises critical questions about government oversight, personal privacy, and citizens' right to know how their movements are monitored.