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Why My Texas Town Took Action Against Flock Cameras

The Texas Observer · Amanda Rodriguez · May 13, 2026

San Marcos City Council member Amanda Rodriguez explains why she led the push to end the city's Flock contract, citing surveillance overreach including misuse for immigration enforcement and protest monitoring. The piece offers a playbook for other local officials to reframe public safety without surveillance infrastructure.

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