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Trump expands government's use of facial recognition while 'erasing oversight policy'

Department of Homeland Security contracts with controversial tech firm banned from selling its software to law enforcement in Illinois, scooping up personal data on noncitizens and citizens alike.

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Leo Hohmann
Nov 04, 2025
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