Civil Liberties

Secret Border Patrol Surveillance on American Drivers Threatens Privacy and Liberty

By National Security Desk | November 20, 2025

The Border Patrol’s covert program tracks millions of American drivers using license plate readers and algorithms, resulting in invasive stops and searches that raise serious constitutional concerns.

In a disturbing expansion of government surveillance, the U.S. Border Patrol has been quietly monitoring millions of American drivers across the nation through a secretive predictive intelligence program. Originally intended to secure our borders, this system now reaches deep into the heart of everyday American life, undermining our freedoms under the guise of national security. How Far Should Government Overreach Go in the Name of Security? Using an extensive network of cameras disguised as traffic equipment, the Border Patrol scans vehicle license plates nationwide. An algorithm then flags cars based on their routes, origins, and destinations—criteria wholly constructed by federal...

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