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San Clemente residents warn council against Homeland Security marine surveillance plan

San Clemente City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Multiple San Clemente residents urged council to halt or better explain a proposed Department of Homeland Security marine surveillance camera installation on city property, citing privacy, lack of oversight and limited public notice; council members discussed public education and potential town-hall outreach.

Several residents told the San Clemente City Council on Feb. 17 they oppose a proposed Department of Homeland Security marine surveillance camera system sited on city property, arguing it threatens privacy and that the city lacks access or oversight over the equipment.

Linda Moore told the council the proposal "will endanger the privacy of all San Clemente citizens" and said the city’s votes to permit the arrangement ignored the…

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