Michael Soyfer
Attorney at the Institute for Justice who focuses on Fourth Amendment issues and government surveillance, litigating cases about police use of license plate readers and other public-movement surveillance technologies.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 53min
America Under Surveillance with Michael Soyfer
Michael Soyfer, an attorney at the Institute for Justice, dives deep into the implications of government surveillance technologies like automated license plate readers. He discusses how these tools, while marketed for public safety, raise serious constitutional questions about privacy. Soyfer highlights the challenges of outdated legal precedents and the rapid rollout of these technologies without oversight. He emphasizes the need for stricter regulations, including warrant requirements and data retention limits, to protect citizens' rights in a digitally monitored age.
Oct 31, 2025 • 32min
How Police Around the Country Are Conducting Mass Surveillance
Join Michael Soyfer, a Fourth Amendment expert, and Dan King, a communications project manager, as they discuss AI-powered surveillance through automated license plate readers (ALPRs). They uncover how these devices track movements and raise constitutional concerns around privacy. Learn about grassroots pushback, recent victories against ALPR projects, and the implications of the Norfolk litigation. Discover how everyday people can take action to protect their rights in the face of expanding surveillance tactics.
