DHS Issues New Travel Rule for All Foreigners, Including Green Card Holders [View all]
Source: Newsweek
Oct 24, 2025 at 05:40 PM EDT
The United States is planning to photograph every non-citizen as they enter and leave the country, citing much-improved facial recognition technology.
According to a filing in the Federal Register on Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will expand on the photo and data gathering already in place at land, sea, and airport borders, in an effort to crack down on fraudulent travel documents and increase national security. The new rules would apply to all non-U.S. citizens, including immigrants living in the country and those with green cards.
Why It Matters
While the rule was first floated in 2021, the changes are part of a wider effort by the Trump administration to tighten border controls and prevent illegal immigration by using new technology. Some experts have raised concerns in recent months about the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 's efforts to access more data, including from the IRS and the Social Security Administration.
What To Know
The new measures, set to take full effect on December 26, 2025, would allow U.S. border authorities to photograph non-citizens at any point of departure from the country. Other biometric data could also be collected.
Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/border-patrol-taking-photos-non-citizens-exiting-us-10937323
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