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I strongly oppose SB 238A. SB 238A would allow law enforcement agencies to deploy drones in a wide variety of situations without a court warrant, and in large numbers. Of particular concern is the fact that SB 238A will leave the decision to violate the privacy of Oregnonians entirely in the hands of po lice and sheriffs. This means that law enforcement could use drones to surveil the lawful activities and everyday life of our communities with absolutely no judicial accountability. thorities. It could therefore be used by the Trump administration to target the very people he is increasingly harassing - including immigrants, refugees otestors, activists, and communities that are already over-policed. In addition, there are no safeguards against drone data being shared with federal au rt authoritarianism which seems poised to veer into outright fascism We know that unchecked surveillance powers inevitably lead to its abuse: like monitoring, intimidating and silencing dissent - in particular targeting pr , people seeking reproductive or gender-affirming healthcare, and people speaking out against fascism. At this moment, we are experiencing a rise in ove