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Original Date Announced
September 24, 2018On September 24, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that a facial comparison technical demonstration will begin at the San Luis Port of Entry in Arizona for pedestrian travelers. CBP will deploy a facial comparison system comprised of a camera to test and evaluate taking photographs of pedestrians entering the United States and comparing those images to the photos associated with travel documents travelers present. This technical demonstration will help inform the agency on next steps to developing and implementing biometric entry/exit in the land border pedestrian environment. [ID #920]
CBP to Implement a Facial Comparison Technical Demonstration at the Port of San Luis for Pedestrian TravelersSubsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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February 24, 2020
CBP to Introduce Biometric Facial Comparison at Brownsville Port of Entry to Secure and Streamline Travel
CBP introduces biometric facial comparison technology at the pedestrian border crossings in Brownsville, Texas. Travelers will have their photo taken and compared to their travel document photo.
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Biden Administration Action: Modified
May 25, 2021CBP Expands Simplified Arrival at El Paso, Presidio, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, Santa Teresa and Columbus ports of entry
This Biden administration policy modifies the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On May 25, 2021, CBP issued a media release announcing the expansion of Simplified Arrival – an "enhanced international arrival process that uses biometric facial comparison technology to automate . . . manual document checks . . . required for admission into the United States" – at the El Paso, Presidio, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, Santa Teresa, and Columbus ports of entry.
Go to article on cbp.govCurrent Status
Fully in EffectMost Recent Action
May 25, 2021 Action: Modified CBP Expands Simplified Arrival at El Paso, Presidio, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, Santa Teresa and Columbus ports of entryMay 25, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Forms and Information CollectionSubject Matter: EnforcementAgencies Affected: CBPAssociated or Derivative Policies