An Associated Press exclusive detailed an investigation into law enforcement’s use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, especially its use by the U. S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to monitor, track, and apprehend criminal illegals. The use of ALPR also assists in drug and human trafficking activity, which helps build evidence toward more accurate and bigger stings. With some lawmakers and activist judges working to thwart the Trump administration in its enforcement and deportation efforts, CPB is using every tool in the tool chest to reduce the use of surges and raids, and to bypass activist and citizen efforts to engage and disrupt the work of enforcement.