Circuit Court Split Lays the Groundwork for SCOTUS Case on Biometric Cell Phone Unlocking
(Center for Democracy & Technology, Jun 04, 2025)
Application of the Fifth Amendment protection against self incrimination turns on whether the conduct law enforcement compels is “testimonial.” The Fifth Amendment provides that “[n]o person shall be […] compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.” This protection extends to statements and physical acts that are “testimonial,” which means “explicitly or implicitly, relate a factual assertion or disclose information.
Law Takes Effect Requiring Collection of Immigrant Biometric Data
(Alabama Political Reporter, Jun 04, 2025)
Senate Bill 63 requires law enforcement agencies in Alabama to collect fingerprints and DNA from any undocumented immigrant in their custody before release. These biometric samples would then be submitted to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency for cataloging and to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for entry into state databases.
Dallas Police Ramping Up Use of Facial Recognition Tech for Case Solving
(Dallas Observer, Jun 04, 2025)
The Public Safety Committee approved the adoption of the facial recognition technology last May, with then-police Chief Eddie Garcia assuring the council that the system would be a “game changer” for detectives.
Watchdog Says Facial Recognition Trial Complies with Privacy Act
(HRD Magazine, Jun 04, 2025)
The facial recognition technology (FRT) trial carried out by Foodstuffs North Island (FSNI) last year complies with the Privacy Act, a review by the Office of the Privacy Commisioner has found.
CID Introduces AI-Based Biometric Data Collection Unit
(The Times of India, Jun 05, 2025)
"The centre has been equipped with all the hardware and software required to take biometric data of criminals, both accused and convicted persons."
