{"id":253285,"date":"2026-07-06T10:37:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=253285"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:53:44","slug":"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\/","title":{"rendered":"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">4<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ATF is backing away from a controversial cell phone tracking program after lawmakers revealed the agency had used it hundreds of times without a warrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a new video from Gun Owners of America (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunowners.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\">GOA<\/a>), the ATF has canceled its contract with a data broker called <a href=\"https:\/\/citizenlab.ca\/research\/analysis-of-penlinks-ad-based-geolocation-surveillance-tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\">Webloc<\/a>, a company that provides geolocation information collected from mobile devices. GOA argues the move is a major win for both the Second and Fourth Amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Congress Shuts Down ATF&#039;s Warrantless Surveillance Program\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TlYDv4xZe4Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The controversy began during a congressional oversight hearing when ATF Director Robert Cekada acknowledged the agency had purchased access to a geolocation tool capable of collecting location data from <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/impressions-ideal-conceal-cell-phone-pistol\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7174\">cell phones<\/a> based on advertising information. At the time, he testified the system had not yet been used in criminal investigations because policies were still being developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-vasa-warship-the-giant-that-sank-on-day-one\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/vasa-warship-sank-on-day-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\">Vasa Warship: The Giant That Sank on Day One<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That explanation didn&#8217;t last long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GOA says Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) followed up with the agency and learned the surveillance tool had actually been used 341 times, including 222 active ATF investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to GOA, that revelation prompted the ATF to terminate the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why gun <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/nics-false-denial-florida-william-brewer\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7173\">owners must remain vigilant no matter who&#8217;s in office,&#8221; GOA<\/a> host Ben says in the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organization argues agencies are increasingly turning to private companies to purchase data they might otherwise need a warrant to obtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GOA also points to the Supreme Court&#8217;s recent decision in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/25-112_0am4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\">Chatrie v. United States<\/a><\/em>, where the Court held that accessing Google&#8217;s location history through a geofence warrant constitutes a Fourth Amendment search. The organization says the ruling reinforces the idea that Americans&#8217; location data deserves constitutional protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-s-amp-w-396-night-guard-review\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sw-396-night-guard-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\">S&amp;W 396 Night Guard Review<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue has also drawn bipartisan attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GOA notes that lawmakers including Rep. Michael Cloud, Rep. Ron Wyden, Sen. Mike Lee, Rep. Warren Davidson, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren have introduced legislation that would prohibit government agencies from purchasing location data without a judicial order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/goa-atfs-new-rule-holds-your-records-for-60-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7175\">GOA welcomed the ATF&#8217;s<\/a> decision to end the Webloc contract, the group says the broader concern remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organization argues that warrantless location tracking could eventually be used to identify likely <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ak-47-hog-blaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7172\">gun owners or create a de facto firearms<\/a> registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong Fourth Amendment goes a long way to <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/what-trump-can-and-cant-do-to-protect-2a-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-drops-warrantless-tracking-program\" title=\"ATF Drops Warrantless Tracking Program\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7171\">protecting the Second<\/a> Amendment,&#8221; Ben concludes in the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, GOA is calling the ATF&#8217;s decision a victory.  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