The landscape of mass surveillance in the United States is shifting, as two major states have taken decisive action against Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) networks. These developments underscore a growing public and political opposition to the widespread deployment of these surveillance technologies. On August 28, Texas Governor **Greg Abbott** issued an order banning state agencies from allocating public funds towards **Flock Safety** cameras. This directive coincided with an investigation by *The Texas Tribune* revealing that a state agency had channeled at least $30 million into establishing an extensive surveillance infrastructure. Just days later, on August 31, the **Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)**, with the backing of Governor **Ron DeSantis**, mandated the removal of all ALPRs from state highway rights-of-way within 30 days. The order revokes existing permits and prohibits the issuance of new ones. **FDOT** officials cited a "recent exponential increase in deployments along our roadways, coupled with concerning reports of misuse, data privacy concerns, and surveillance schemes" as reasons for immediate action to protect Floridians' sovereignty and quality of life. This action has since spurred a wave of local governments across Florida to cancel or pause their contracts with ALPR vendors. While these state-level interventions are significant, much work remains. The Texas directive does not restrict local agencies from using city, county, federal, or private funds for camera installations. Similarly, Florida's order does not affect ALPRs located on city streets, county roads, residential properties, or private parking lots. These recent victories are the culmination of years of persistent efforts by local advocates, leading to dozens of cities severing ties with surveillance companies. Reports indicate that an average of three localities per day halted contracts with **Flock Safety** in the last month alone. Advocacy groups have also been challenging ALPRs in statehouses and courtrooms, alongside engaging in investigative activism to expose surveillance abuses. The actions in Florida and Texas highlight the immediate impact executive branches can have in curbing mass surveillance. Organizations like the **Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)** are now urging other states, such as California, to follow suit. The **EFF** specifically calls on California Governor **Gavin Newsom** and the **California Department of Transportation** to remove ALPRs installed by agencies like the **U.S. Border Patrol** and the **Drug Enforcement Administration** on California highways. The **EFF**'s steadfast position is that ALPR mass surveillance—the indiscriminate, continuous collection and retention of location data on every driver without suspicion—should not exist. While the recent moves in Texas and Florida are commendable steps forward, the journey to eliminate such pervasive surveillance and establish enforceable restraints on warrantless data collection continues.