1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

I am writing you concerning the proposed bill AB 1814. AB 1814 is a proposed California law that would permit extensive use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, potentially leading to widespread surveillance and privacy concerns. Critics argue that it would align California with states with weaker regulations, like Alabama, and enable misuse by allowing identification of various groups, including activists and marginalized communities. Additionally, the bill is criticized for potentially exacerbating racial biases in facial recognition, leading to increased wrongful arrests of Black individuals. I am urging you to reject AB 1814.