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ICE and CBP Biometric Surveillance

The use of biometric and surveillance databases by ICE and CBP, and the potential risks and reforms associated with it.

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Jan 15, 2026
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How do ICE and CBP databases contribute to misidentification, and what reforms have been proposed to fix them?

ICE and CBP’s expanding use of biometric and surveillance databases—ranging from facial recognition on mobile apps to large Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) feeds and the DHS IDENT biometric repo...