Oliver Thomas says facial recognition tech must protect constitutional rights. He recalls pushing for surveillance tools with safeguards — but when federal & state involvement raised red flags, he backed off. “So until we can find a way to do it where it's fair, where it doesn't target certain communities, that effort is not only tabled -- it won't even be considered.” #NOLAElection #WWLLouisiana #MayoralDebate #NewOrleans