Government is using citizens' financial data to decide who gets stopped in traffic

SAPO Notícias10 September 2026 at 18:00

The United States Border Patrol is using citizens' financial data to identify suspicious motorists during traffic stops. The system cross-references financial information with other databases to create risk profiles before police stops.

After identifying vehicles or drivers through this data analysis, authorities then find another reason to justify the stop and the approach. This practice raises questions about the methods used to surveil citizens without a judicial warrant.

A journalistic investigation revealed this procedure, questioning the legality and proportionality of the Border Patrol's actions. The use of financial data for police surveillance purposes represents a significant expansion of enforcement powers at the borders and on American roads.

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