Michigan Democrats call on MDOT to end Border Patrol camera agreement

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 698

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago


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A group of 15 Democratic lawmakers in the Michigan House and Senate on Monday called on the Michigan Department of Transportation to end an agreement allowing federal agencies to install surveillance technology on state property.

In their letter, the lawmakers raised concerns about the department’s Master Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Border Patrol Detroit Sector and Homeland Security Investigations, arguing that devices like Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers …

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