Dossier
Allen Stanks
Coverage of Allen Stanks in the Nexus archive.
- He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California's border
James Cordero discovered a Border Patrol-operated surveillance network using license plate readers in remote San Diego County areas. These devices, placed after California granted permits under the Biden administration, feed data into Trump administration databases, sparking privacy and legal concerns. Supporters argue the cameras aid crime detection, while critics highlight conflicts with state law and civil liberties.