He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California’s border
Summary
Investigative reporting on automated license plate readers along California's border reveals up to 40 readers feeding data into federal databases, with Caltrans approving eight permits for federal agencies to place ALPRs in state right-of-way. The piece highlights privacy and civil liberties concerns, regulatory gaps, and maps of covert readers, while noting Caltrans' stance and ongoing policy debates.