
Nebraska’s Attorney General has exposed a shocking betrayal of American families, revealing how Chinese Communist surveillance technology disguised as baby monitors may be feeding intimate data directly to Beijing.
Story Snapshot
- Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers files lawsuit against Lorex for deceiving consumers about Chinese surveillance risks
- Company used technology from Dahua, a sanctioned Chinese firm linked to human rights abuses
- Federal agencies banned from purchasing these products since 2019, yet consumers remained unprotected
- Major retailers pulled Lorex from shelves after discovering ties to CCP surveillance apparatus
Chinese Surveillance Disguised as Family Protection
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers launched legal action against Lorex, a security camera manufacturer that allegedly misled American families about the privacy risks of their surveillance products. The lawsuit reveals how Lorex continued using technology from Dahua, a Chinese company sanctioned by the U.S. government for national security threats and involvement in human rights abuses against Uighur Muslims. This represents a fundamental breach of trust with consumers who believed they were protecting their families, not exposing them to foreign surveillance.
Federal Bans Failed to Shield American Consumers
Congress banned federal agencies from purchasing Dahua and Lorex products in 2019 under Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act due to national security concerns. The FCC followed with additional restrictions in 2022 after discovering security vulnerabilities. Despite these federal warnings, American consumers remained vulnerable as retailers continued selling these compromised devices to unsuspecting families. The disconnect between government knowledge and consumer protection reveals dangerous gaps in our national security apparatus.
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Lawsuit claims baby monitors marketed as safe may be feeding data to Beijing
Company sold cameras through Costco and Best Buy without disclosing Chinese surveillance technology.— Sassy Patriot Gal (@SassyPatriotGal) September 23, 2025
Dahua Technology, Lorex’s former owner, has been directly implicated in the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance campaign against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province. The company sold Lorex to Taiwan-based Skywatch in 2022, but concerns persist about ongoing component sourcing from the sanctioned Chinese firm. This shell game of ownership changes appears designed to circumvent U.S. sanctions while maintaining access to American homes and personal data.
State Leaders Fight Back Against CCP Infiltration
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a strong warning and subpoena against Lorex, declaring “The Chinese Communist Party cannot be allowed to spy on American children. Florida will not tolerate it, and we will hold bad actors accountable.” Multiple state attorneys general are now investigating similar companies, signaling a coordinated effort to protect American families from foreign surveillance. These state-level actions fill critical enforcement gaps left by federal agencies and demonstrate how conservative leaders prioritize family security over corporate profits.
Major retailers including Home Depot, Best Buy, and Lowe’s pulled Lorex products from their shelves after learning about the company’s ties to sanctioned Chinese surveillance technology. This corporate response highlights the serious nature of the national security threat and potential liability exposure for companies that facilitate foreign surveillance of American families. The retailer exodus demonstrates market consequences when companies prioritize transparency and consumer safety over profits.
Protecting Constitutional Rights from Foreign Threats
This case exposes how foreign adversaries exploit American consumer trust to gather intelligence on our most private family moments. The surveillance capabilities embedded in these devices threaten fundamental constitutional protections by allowing foreign governments potential access to American homes without warrant or oversight. Patriots must demand complete transparency about the origin and data practices of all surveillance technology sold in America, especially devices marketed for protecting our children and families.
Lawsuit claims baby monitors marketed as safe may be feeding data to Beijing https://t.co/1qgyn4nidl #FoxNews
— Charlotte Greenbarg (@CGreenbarg) September 23, 2025
The Nebraska lawsuit may prompt industry-wide changes in supply chain transparency and stricter enforcement of existing bans on Chinese surveillance technology. Long-term implications include accelerated decoupling of American consumer technology from Chinese suppliers and new standards for data privacy protection. Conservative families should scrutinize all smart home devices for foreign ownership or component sourcing that could compromise their constitutional right to privacy and security.
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Federal agencies found to have purchased Lorex equipment despite ban
Florida Attorney General subpoenas Lorex over data privacy and China ties
Major retailers pull Lorex products from shelves over human rights concerns
Attorney General James Uthmeier Issues Subpoena to Lorex for Consumer Protection and Data Privacy