Judge Stays DHS Policy Blocking Biometrics for Detained Immigration Applicants
A federal judge has stayed a Department of Homeland Security policy that generally stopped collecting biometrics from detained people with pending U.S.…
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Maine Court Filing Alleges ICE Stored Observer Photos in Palantir System
A newly public court filing alleges that Department of Homeland Security agents collected photographs, license plate numbers and other information about people…
DHS Document Outlines Plan to Put Facial Recognition in Local Police Hands
A Department of Homeland Security document revealed by NPR outlines plans to issue facial recognition technology to local police departments, a step that would…
ICE Awards $25.1M No-Bid Iris-Scanning Contract to BI2 Technologies
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a 25.1 million dollar no-bid contract to BI2 Technologies for iris biometric recognition systems, more…
DHS FY2027 Budget Funds $7.5M Smart Glasses for ICE Biometric ID
DHS has included a $7.5 million smart glasses program in its FY2027 budget, giving ICE agents hands-free real-time biometric identification in the field.
Florida Firm Sues US Government, Alleging DHS and ICE Biometric Surveillance Tools Infringe Five Patents
A Florida technology company has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that facial recognition, iris scanning, drone surveillance, and license plate reading tools…
NEC Identified as Vendor Behind DHS “Mobile Fortify” Facial Recognition App
Newly published Department of Homeland Security documentation has identified NEC as the vendor behind Mobile Fortify, a mobile biometric application used by…
House Bill Would Require Scannable QR Code Identification for ICE and CBP Officers
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers…
Clearview AI Developing Deepfake Detection Tool for Federal Law Enforcement
Clearview AI is developing a deepfake-detection tool designed to flag images that may be AI-generated. Co-CEO Hal Lambert told FedScoop that the company…
ID Tech Digest – September 15, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: FNF and CLEAR…