Sen. Rand Paul blocked a bill to let law enforcement track drones, citing privacy concerns.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's bill to allow local law enforcement to track drones was blocked by Sen. Rand Paul. The bill aimed to address mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and the Northeast, enhancing federal agencies' authority to act on drones. Paul objected, citing concerns about government overreach and the lack of clear evidence of a threat, raising privacy and civil liberty concerns.

December 18, 2024
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