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CBP introduces facial recognition at Brownsville, TX border crossing

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 24, 2020

    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. [ID #968]

    CBP to Introduce Biometric Facial Comparison at Brownsville Port of Entry to Secure and Streamline Travel

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Border
Agencies Affected: CBP

Documents

Trump-Era Policy Documents

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