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EFF: California Coastal Community Must Reject CBPs AI-Powered Surveillance Tower

April 24, 2026

Incident Summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking permission from the City of San Clemente, California, to install an Anduril Industries surveillance tower on a coastal cliff. The proposed system is described as Anduril’s “Sentry” and is framed as enabling constant monitoring across entire coastal neighborhoods. The incident centers on a local permission/regulatory process that would determine whether the installation proceeds and what surveillance capabilities would be deployed. Limited public details are available in the provided text about the current decision status, any formal filings, or outcomes.

Incident Details

Type
Regulatory Action
Severity
LOW
Status
ACTIVE
Date Occurred
April 24, 2026
Affected Industries
Tags
#eff#privacy#regulatory