Oregon legislation poised to tackle ‘fishing expedition’ searches of license plate data
By Shaanth Kodialam Nanguneri (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Jan. 20, 2026 10:07 p.m.
The idea comes as a result of a legislative workgroup convened last year to study the issue of inappropriate usage of automated license plate recognition software employed by law enforcement agencies in Oregon and nationwide.
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