Ohio city workers are covering automated license plate readers with trash bags as officials sound the alarm on ‘egregious violations’ of privacy

A person holding a protest sign sits with their legs crossed. (Credit: Cindy Schultz for The Washington Post—Getty Images)

Across Dayton, Ohio, city workers are pulling black trash bags over dozens of automatic license plate readers previously installed by the local government, rendering the devices useless.

The move comes after city officials suspended the use of these Flock Safety cameras over concerns the system’s data was being used for immigration enforcement.