U.S. seeks to collect more personal information of noncitizens – By Ben Fox (Associated Press) / Sept 1 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to expand the collection of personal “biometric” information as part of its immigration enforcement.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services would collect the data, including iris and facial scans, voice prints and in some cases DNA for those who seek to live or work in the country, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS did not release the proposed regulation or provide details. BuzzFeed News, which obtained a draft of the policy, reported earlier Tuesday that it included a provision that would require personal data from anyone applying for some type of immigration benefit, including those already in the country, and U.S. citizens sponsoring family members.
It typically takes several months for a new regulation to take effect after a comment period. This measure is likely to prompt legal challenges, as have most immigration measures introduced under President Donald Trump.
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