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Following 404 Media Investigation, Senator Demands Info About White House's License Plate Surveillance Program

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In October 2026, Senator Ron Wyden demanded transparency regarding the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) license plate surveillance program. Following a 404 Media investigation, Wyden cited a 2024 MITRE privacy review of HIDTA-funded systems but noted the report remains unpublished. The ONDCP program aggregates location data from vendors like Flock and Axon, and Wyden specifically requested an analysis of automated license plate reader systems and practices.

Key points

• Senator Ron Wyden demanded a public release of a 2024 MITRE privacy review conducted by ONDCP regarding HIDTA-funded surveillance programs.
• The ONDCP program aggregates location data from vendors like Flock and Axon through agreements with cities and towns across the country.

Context and limitations

Coverage is limited to the October 2026 article reporting on Wyden's letter to ONDCP director Sara Carter regarding the unpublished MITRE privacy review and the ongoing license plate surveillance program.

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