Democrats Push to Ban Biometric Surveillance by ICE and CBP
The Bottom Line
Democrats introduced H.R. 7124, S. 3779, and H.R. 7363 to stop ICE and CBP from using facial recognition and biometric tracking. These bills aim to protect privacy and prevent the government from monitoring protesters or legal observers. The legislation is currently being reviewed by committees in the House and Senate.
Legislation— 3 policys
S. 3779 and H.R. 7363 are companion bills, meaning the same text was introduced in both the Senate and the House. H.R. 7124 is a related bill that specifically limits the use of facial recognition apps to border crossings and requires data deletion.
Who This Affects
Limits facial recognition tracking outside ports of entry, reducing surveillance during daily activities and interactions with immigration enforcement.
Restricts DHS use of facial recognition apps in communities, limiting identification and tracking capabilities away from borders.
Reduces surveillance in daily life but may still face facial recognition scans when entering or leaving the country at ports of entry.
Biometric data captured by these apps must be destroyed within 12 hours, protecting privacy rights of U.S. citizens.
Prevents DHS from sharing facial recognition apps with tribal law enforcement agencies, limiting surveillance technology spread.
DHS employees can only use these apps at ports of entry, limiting their enforcement tools but protecting civil liberties.
The Debate
Supporting
0Supporters believe biometric surveillance creates a dangerous surveillance state that harms civil rights and targets specific communities.
Opposing
0Opponents of these bans argue that biometric technology is a vital tool for border security and helps law enforcement identify people more accurately.
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