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DHS Proposes Rule to Collect Biometric Data from Immigrants

DHS Proposes Rule to Collect Biometric Data from Immigrants

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule change that would enable the collection of biometric data, including facial, iris, and voice scans, from all immigrants without age restrictions. This data would be stored throughout each individual's lifecycle in the immigration system, raising significant privacy concerns among civil and digital rights experts.

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