Lawmakers Want States to Crack Down on Flock Cameras—or Pay the Price

Congress has repeatedly threatened taking away the funding to pressure states into taking action on public safety. The tactic helped establish a national minimum drinking age, standard rules for what constitutes driving under the influence, and regulations for billboards alongside highways.Another bipartisan bill introduced in Congress recently called for banning the use of federal funding to purchase Flock cameras. But it’s unclear whether any legislation designed to address voters’ concerns will advance through Congress anytime soon, let alone gain the approval of President Donald Trump.The president expressed support for Flock cameras on Sunday, telling reporters that they help law enforcement authorities.