Milwaukee Turners Director Says MPD Facial Recognition Software Trade Could Aid ICE
(WUWM 89.7 FM, Nov 24, 2025)
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin, Milwaukee’s Equal Rights Commission and the majority of the Milwaukee Common Council have come out in opposition to the use of FRT — citing civil rights concerns including the technology's disproportionate misidentification of people of color.
Biometric Surveillance and the Fourth Amendment
(LAW.com, Nov 24, 2025)
This article explains how new surveillance and biometric tech, like drones and facial recognition, challenge privacy rights. Courts are increasingly scrutinizing when warrants are needed, balancing law enforcement interests with Fourth Amendment protections. Some states limit biometric use, but in New York, current laws generally allow public area surveillance.
DES and PDPC Halt Iris-Scan Crypto Project and Order Deletion of 1.2M Records, Citing Unlawful Consent and Major Risks to Biometric Data Security
(Nation Thailand, Nov 24, 2025)
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has reported major progress in the investigation into the nationwide “iris-scan for crypto tokens” scheme, which triggered widespread concern over biometric data security and legal compliance.
The FBI Wants AI Surveillance Drones with Facial Recognition
(The Intercept, Nov 21, 2025)
The pitch from the FBI immediately raised concerns among civil libertarians, who warned that enabling FBI drones with artificial intelligence could exacerbate the chilling effect of surveillance of activities protected by the First Amendment.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Begin Biometric E-gate Modernisation this December
(Identity Week, Nov 24, 2025)
The upgrade comes amid sustained passenger growth of over 50 million passengers last year at the country’s busiest airport, surpassing its original design capacity. NNIC President Ramon S. Ang said the introduction of automated immigration checks is central to improving overall airport flow.
