Summary

The recent cuts to the US Fish and Wildlife Service will likely have severe consequences for managing sea lamprey populations. Without sufficient funding, the service will struggle to effectively monitor and control sea lamprey growth.r The ecological impact of unchecked sea lamprey populations cannot be overstated.

Native fish species that are already vulnerable to extinction face significant threats from these parasitic creatures. If left unaddressed, the consequences of inaction will be catastrophic.

Regulatory gaps and reduced enforcement will only exacerbate the problem, allowing sea lamprey populations to run amok.

Summary

Flock Safety, a company providing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to law enforcement agencies, is clashing with a privacy activist over the mapping of its camera locations. The company sent a cease-and-desist letter, claiming trademark dilution, but EFF rejected the demand, citing First Amendment rights.

DeFlock.me, a crowdsourced project, has mapped over 16,000 ALPR locations, including Flock Safety devices, raising concerns about mass surveillance and potential misuse by law enforcement. The case highlights the tension between public safety and individual privacy, as well as the importance of grassroots activism in holding corporations accountable for their actions.