Tlaib announced the proposal at a press conference in Inkster, Michigan, on the same day that two children from that city were rescued using Flock surveillance technology. The coincidence of the rescue and the announcement of a ban on the same system drew criticism from observers in Inkster.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib Files Bill Banning Automated Mass Surveillance
US Politics6 days ago
The Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act seeks to outlaw automated mass surveillance across the United States, specifically targeting facial recognition and biometric systems. Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the legislation and described it as the only bill currently in Congress designed to completely prohibit the use of these surveillance technologies.
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