Don’t Give DHS and DOJ Free Rein to Shoot Down Private Drones
When government agencies hide their activities from the public, private drones can be a crucial tool for transparency and journalism. But now, some members of Congress want to give the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security—including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—the power to intercept and destroy private drones it considers a “threat,” with no safeguards ensuring that that power isn’t abused.
Let’s tell the House of Representatives to reject the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization bill that includes these powers.
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