Law enforcement used license-plate readers to search for woman who had abortion

a year ago

Texas uses automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to track women seeking abortions, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.
Flock, a major ALPR provider, enables nationwide tracking, including in states where abortion is legal.
Texas officials claim surveillance is for 'safety,' but critics warn of reproductive control and over-policing, especially for women of color.
Texas attempts to enforce abortion bans and travel restrictions, contradicting claims of 'freedom.'
Reports highlight sexual exploitation post-Hawaii wildfires, sexual violence in Sudan’s Darfur, and Saudi Arabia’s repression of women.
Gaza faces civilian casualties, including children, amid ongoing conflict, with international responses criticized.
US mothers report declining mental health, dropping from 38% 'excellent' in 2016 to 26% in 2023.
Cultural notes: A criminology lecturer turned shoplifter, Kate Nash’s pro-trans anthem, Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap, and Doug the Pug’s honorary degree.

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