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Thorough investigative article (1260 words, top of News category range) based on an EFF investigation. Well-structured with specific data points, named agencies, individual case study, and legislative context.

source-0.html.gz (EFF report): confirmed all key Buford statistics (375+ searches, 5,800+ networks, three-quarters in Q1 2026), employment search details for all 5 agencies with exact counts and network spans, 26 agencies for noise complaints, EFF quotes ('universal tracker', 'every time a plate is searched'). source-1.html.gz (NBC Chicago): confirmed Thalía Sánchez case details, $41,904 contract, 36-month term, Thomson Reuters Clear description, Sánchez quote verbatim, District 126 website statement. source-2.html.gz (The Register): confirmed 'all the required documents' description. source-3.html.gz (EFF March 2026): confirmed Georgia State Patrol traffic enforcement incident and Flock's November 2025 blog post disclaimer. source-4.html.gz (OPB): confirmed Oregon SB 1516, signed March 31 by Gov. Tina Kotek, 30-day retention limit, public audits, civil suit provision, Ky Fireside 'skirt that aspect' quote. source-5.html.gz (Cascadia Daily): confirmed Washington law signed March 30, felony/gross misdemeanor limitation, health care/worship bans, immigration enforcement prohibition, out-of-state sharing ban, nearly 100 law enforcement + 100 private businesses, ACLU 'Before this law, there were no regulations' quote, Flock 'We are very happy to be regulated' quote.

All key statistics, named agencies, quotes, and legislative details verified verbatim from sources. The article correctly attributes each fact to its source. No fabrications detected.

Thoroughly sourced investigative journalism article with all claims verified. APPROVE.