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Claim Text: Congress can require federal agents to get a warrant before they search historical location data," testified Alasdair Whitney, the legislative counsel at the Institute for Justice, a nonpartisan, nonprofit law firm.
Simplified Text: Alasdair Whitney, legislative counsel at the Institute for Justice, testified that Congress can require federal agents to obtain a warrant before searching historical location data.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Alasdair Whitney
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Alasdair Whitney", "organization": "Institute for Justice" }
Subject Tags: Privacy Legislation Attributed Statement
UUID: 99f201e9-2ace-44ee-b469-08cfe689504d
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 10:02 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 10:02 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Banning Flock Won't Be Enough Without Police Reform

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https://reason.com/2026/09/25/banning-flock-wont-be-enough-without-police-reform

Lindsey Isaacs was wrongfully arrested and jailed for a fatal crash due to a Flock license plate reader, despite exculpatory evidence. This case highlights the need for police reform and accountability, as banning ALPR technology alone won't fix flawed police work.

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