EFF and ACLU sue San Jose Police over warrantless ALPR searches

What happened

The Electronic Frontier Foundation and the ACLU of Northern California have filed a lawsuit in California state court challenging the San Jose Police Department's practice of searching stored license‑plate data without a warrant. The suit alleges violations of the California Constitution and a California statute that restricts sharing ALPR data with other agencies. EFF also advocates for state‑level limits such as warrant requirements and data‑deletion rules.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is filed. The case is still open; the outcome may change what it means.
• The case could shape legal standards for location‑data surveillance by law enforcement across California.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

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