Flock camera lawsuits
Flock Safety's camera network is being litigated on several fronts at once: class actions over data sharing, Fourth Amendment challenges to warrantless plate tracking, and public-records suits seeking to force disclosure of how the systems are used. This page tracks 44 stories covering that litigation.
FlockScanner does not report these stories or take a position on their merits — each item links to the outlet that covered it. Nothing here is legal advice.
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October 19, 2026
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July 30, 2026
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Flock camera lawsuits: the coverage
Every item links to the outlet that reported it. FlockScanner does not write, verify or endorse these stories — see the content policy for how the feed works.
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ACLU Wisconsin sues over warrantless use of Flock cameras
WPR · October 19, 2026
ACLU Wisconsin sues over warrantless use of Flock cameras — reported by WPR.
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ACLU lawsuit seeks warrant rule for license plate reader data
Channel 3000 · October 17, 2026
ACLU lawsuit seeks warrant rule for license plate reader data — reported by Channel 3000.
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ACLU asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to require warrants for license plate reader data
WLUK · October 15, 2026
ACLU asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to require warrants for license plate reader data — reported by WLUK.
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Denver woman sues police, Flock Safety after being falsely accused of stealing package from porch
KUNC · October 14, 2026
Denver woman sues police, Flock Safety after being falsely accused of stealing package from porch — reported by KUNC.
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Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff’s office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation
Ars Technica · October 14, 2026
Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff’s office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation — reported by Ars Technica.
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We’re Asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to End Warrantless ALPR Searches
eff.org · October 14, 2026
Today, EFF joined the ACLU of Wisconsin in filing a petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, asking it to rule that the state’s constitution requires a warrant for retrospective searches of ALPR databases used by law…
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As Federal Court Rules ALPRs are Mass Surveillance, EFF Gets Disappointing Ruling
eff.org · October 13, 2026
In an extremely disappointing ruling , a California trial court dismissed SIREN v. San Jose , our case challenging the city of San Jose’s warrantless searches of its vast stores of automated license plate reader (ALPR)…
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Federal Court Says Flock ALPR Database Searches Require A Warrant
Above the Law · October 9, 2026
Federal Court Says Flock ALPR Database Searches Require A Warrant — reported by Above the Law.
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Flock Safety Sued After Police Track Colorado Woman and Wrongly Accuse Her of Stealing $25 Package
Law Commentary · October 8, 2026
Flock Safety Sued After Police Track Colorado Woman and Wrongly Accuse Her of Stealing $25 Package — reported by Law Commentary.
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Colorado woman falsely accused of package theft sues Flock Safety, police department and officer
9News · October 7, 2026
Colorado woman falsely accused of package theft sues Flock Safety, police department and officer — reported by 9News.
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Judge hands San Jose win in lawsuit challenging license plate reader network
Local News Matters · October 7, 2026
Judge hands San Jose win in lawsuit challenging license plate reader network — reported by Local News Matters.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Local News Matters ↗
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Waukesha County law enforcement respond to lawsuit over license plate reader cameras, case moves to federal court
WTMJ · October 7, 2026
Waukesha County law enforcement respond to lawsuit over license plate reader cameras, case moves to federal court — reported by WTMJ.
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'Indiscriminate mass surveillance': Judge says ALPR search violated Fourth Amendment in meth case
NonDoc Media · October 6, 2026
'Indiscriminate mass surveillance': Judge says ALPR search violated Fourth Amendment in meth case — reported by NonDoc Media.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit over San Jose license plate reader cameras
The Business Journal · October 6, 2026
Judge dismisses lawsuit over San Jose license plate reader cameras — reported by The Business Journal.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Business Journal ↗
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Judge hands San Jose win in license plate reader case
San José Spotlight · October 6, 2026
Judge hands San Jose win in license plate reader case — reported by San José Spotlight.
Read the summary → Original reporting at San José Spotlight ↗
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Judge rules Okla. deputy’s warrantless ALPR search violated Fourth Amendment
Police1 · October 5, 2026
Judge rules Okla. deputy’s warrantless ALPR search violated Fourth Amendment — reported by Police1.
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Judge rules Flock cameras violate the Fourth Amendment
Washington Examiner · October 4, 2026
Judge rules Flock cameras violate the Fourth Amendment — reported by Washington Examiner.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Washington Examiner ↗
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Federal judge rules warrantless Flock camera searches may violate 4th Amendment
The Hill · October 3, 2026
Federal judge rules warrantless Flock camera searches may violate 4th Amendment — reported by The Hill.
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Federal judge rules warrantless license-plate reader search violated Fourth Amendment
WPEC · October 3, 2026
Federal judge rules warrantless license-plate reader search violated Fourth Amendment — reported by WPEC.
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ACLU sues city of San Diego and SDPD over automated license plate readers
NBC 7 San Diego · October 1, 2026
ACLU sues city of San Diego and SDPD over automated license plate readers — reported by NBC 7 San Diego.
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San Diego sued over police use of automated license plate readers
sandiegouniontribune.com · October 1, 2026
San Diego sued over police use of automated license plate readers — reported by sandiegouniontribune.com.
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ACLU files lawsuit over ALPR cameras & tech, citing privacy concerns
10News.com · September 30, 2026
ACLU files lawsuit over ALPR cameras & tech, citing privacy concerns — reported by 10News.com.
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Local ACLU chapter sues city, SDPD, to stop using license plate reader cameras
fox5sandiego.com · September 30, 2026
Local ACLU chapter sues city, SDPD, to stop using license plate reader cameras — reported by fox5sandiego.com.
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Flock Safety Links Gunshot Alerts to License Plate Data: The Fourth Amendment Danger of Acoustic Gunshot-Triggered ALPR Networks
Yahoo · September 29, 2026
Flock Safety Links Gunshot Alerts to License Plate Data: The Fourth Amendment Danger of Acoustic Gunshot-Triggered ALPR Networks — reported by Yahoo.
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IMPD officer charged for alleged misuse of Flock license plate reader technology appears in court
WTHR · September 28, 2026
IMPD officer charged for alleged misuse of Flock license plate reader technology appears in court — reported by WTHR.
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Washington County Quorum Court votes to ban license plate reader purchases
KNWA FOX24 · September 18, 2026
Washington County Quorum Court votes to ban license plate reader purchases — reported by KNWA FOX24.
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Police officer sues Flock Safety alleging negligence with license plate data
The Business Journals · September 17, 2026
Police officer sues Flock Safety alleging negligence with license plate data — reported by The Business Journals.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Business Journals ↗
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License plate reader ordinance advances to Washington County Quorum Court - KHBS
KHBS · September 15, 2026
License plate reader ordinance advances to Washington County Quorum Court - KHBS — reported by KHBS.
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U.S. District Court takes up license plate reader case
WKBN.com · September 14, 2026
U.S. District Court takes up license plate reader case — reported by WKBN.com.
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Municipalities in Waukesha County sued over use of Flock camera system
wpr.org · September 10, 2026
Municipalities in Waukesha County sued over use of Flock camera system — reported by wpr.org.
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Flock Safety Hit With Nationwide Class-Action Lawsuit Over Police Stalking
MotorBiscuit · September 8, 2026
Flock Safety Hit With Nationwide Class-Action Lawsuit Over Police Stalking — reported by MotorBiscuit.
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Massachusetts Court Orders State Police to Disclose License Plate Reader Locations and Usage
Gadget Review · September 8, 2026
Massachusetts Court Orders State Police to Disclose License Plate Reader Locations and Usage — reported by Gadget Review.
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Court Rules State Police Must Disclose License Plate Reader Info
Franklin Observer · September 4, 2026
Court Rules State Police Must Disclose License Plate Reader Info — reported by Franklin Observer.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Franklin Observer ↗
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Georgia woman sues Flock Safety, claims ‘aggressive’ license plate tracking
Atlanta News First · September 4, 2026
Georgia woman sues Flock Safety, claims ‘aggressive’ license plate tracking — reported by Atlanta News First.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Atlanta News First ↗
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Georgia woman files federal class-action lawsuit against Flock Safety
FOX Carolina News · September 3, 2026
Georgia woman files federal class-action lawsuit against Flock Safety — reported by FOX Carolina News.
Read the summary → Original reporting at FOX Carolina News ↗
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Police Are Spending Opioid Settlement Funds on Flock Cameras
Mother Jones · August 27, 2026
Police Are Spending Opioid Settlement Funds on Flock Cameras — reported by Mother Jones.
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Residents Press Cumberland Council to Drop Flock Safety Cameras, Citing Lawsuit and Security Flaws
Uprise RI · August 22, 2026
Residents Press Cumberland Council to Drop Flock Safety Cameras, Citing Lawsuit and Security Flaws — reported by Uprise RI.
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Federal Court Follows Bartholomew Reasoning in Denying Motion to Dismiss ALPR Lawsuit
Seyfarth Shaw · August 14, 2026
Federal Court Follows Bartholomew Reasoning in Denying Motion to Dismiss ALPR Lawsuit — reported by Seyfarth Shaw.
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CAIR-SFBA Director Zahra Billoo Comments on Automated License Plate Reader Cameras Lawsuit
CAIR · August 9, 2026
CAIR-SFBA Director Zahra Billoo Comments on Automated License Plate Reader Cameras Lawsuit — reported by CAIR.
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A judge in San Jose issued a tentative ruling in a lawsuit that could shape how automated license plate reader cameras are deployed across the city for years to come.
KTVU · August 6, 2026
A judge in San Jose issued a tentative ruling in a lawsuit that could shape how automated license plate reader cameras are deployed across the city for years to come. — reported by KTVU.
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Kansas Justice Institute sues Wichita over use of Flock license plate reader cameras
KWCH · July 31, 2026
Kansas Justice Institute sues Wichita over use of Flock license plate reader cameras — reported by KWCH.
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Privacy activist sues Wichita over Flock Safety’s ‘warrantless surveillance dragnet’
Wichita Eagle · July 31, 2026
Privacy activist sues Wichita over Flock Safety’s ‘warrantless surveillance dragnet’ — reported by Wichita Eagle.
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Twin Falls, Idaho Falls facing tort claims over alleged violations tied to Flock Safety camera systems
KTVB · July 31, 2026
Twin Falls, Idaho Falls facing tort claims over alleged violations tied to Flock Safety camera systems — reported by KTVB.
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Kansas Justice Institute sues City of Wichita over ALPR surveillance cameras
sentinelksmo.org · July 30, 2026
Kansas Justice Institute sues City of Wichita over ALPR surveillance cameras — reported by sentinelksmo.org.
Common questions
Is there a lawsuit against Flock Safety?
Yes — several, on different theories. Reported actions include a California class action alleging unlawful sharing of license plate data, Fourth Amendment challenges arguing that warrantless long-term plate tracking is an unreasonable search, and public-records litigation seeking disclosure of ALPR usage and audit logs. FlockScanner tracks 44 news stories on Flock-related litigation, each linked to the original reporting. This is a summary of press coverage, not legal advice.
What are Flock camera lawsuits usually about?
Reported suits cluster around four issues: whether continuous, warrantless license plate tracking violates the Fourth Amendment; whether data collected by one agency was shared with federal or out-of-state agencies without authorisation; whether a wrongful stop or arrest followed a misread plate or a bad hit; and whether agencies have complied with public-records obligations about their ALPR programs.
Can I sue over a Flock camera?
That depends entirely on your jurisdiction and what actually happened to you, and it is a question for a lawyer rather than a website. As general background: courts have mostly held that a license plate visible on a public road carries no reasonable expectation of privacy, which is why the more successful challenges tend to focus on the aggregate, long-term picture the data builds ("mosaic theory") or on specific misuse, rather than on a single camera reading a single plate.
Other news topics
- Cities that cancelled Flock cameras (168)
- Flock camera privacy concerns (124)
- Opposition to Flock cameras (115)
- Flock camera data sharing and breaches (97)
- Flock camera audits and oversight (74)
- Flock camera misuse and abuse cases (49)
- ALPR and Flock camera legislation (46)
- Flock camera vandalism reports (15)
- Flock camera misidentification cases (4)
- Flock cameras and immigration enforcement (3)
Where the cameras are
FlockScanner also maps documented ALPR camera locations across the US — see the live map, camera locations by state, or cameras near you.