# Behind the Massive Blowback Against Flock Cameras

> Source: <https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/17/behind-the-massive-blowback-against-flock-cameras/>
> Published: 2026-08-17 10:33:34+00:00

“Activists and citizens across the political spectrum are pushing back against license plate readers made by Flock and similar companies, fueled by privacy concerns and suspected police misuse,” [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/08/17/flock-camera-local-opposition-surveillance) reports.

“Flock cameras are suddenly emerging as the next big target of populist anti-tech, pro-privacy sentiment, alongside the data centers fueling the AI boom.”

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