Lawmakers Warn DHS Against Sweeping Expansion of Immigration Biometrics
(Biometric Update, Dec 22, 2025)
The lawmakers outlined deep reservations about the breadth, lack of safeguards, and civil rights implications of what DHS wants to do, arguing that it risked undermining public trust and essential protections for millions of individuals affected by U.S. immigration law.
New Facial Cameras 'Not Big Brother' Say Oxfordshire Police
(Witney Gazette, Dec 22, 2025)
Thames Valley Police said the technology, now to be used in the whole of Oxfordshire, will help the force find "people of interest" in ongoing investigations.
Why Passport Stamps May Be a Thing of the Past
(BBC, Dec 21, 2025)
The change is part of a broader global trend. Countries like Australia, Japan and Canada already use biometric data at border crossings, while the United States has announced plans to expand similar systems.
[Video] Moment Brazen Shoplifter Arrested on Oxford Street After Trying to Evade Facial Recognition Cameras
(The Standard, Dec 22, 2025)
This the moment police arrest a serial shoplifter on Oxford Street who crossed the road in an failed attempt to evade live facial recognition cameras.
Facial Recognition Screening Introduced at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
(WSOC-TV, Dec 22, 2025)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has introduced facial recognition screening for passengers enrolled in the TSA PreCheck program, allowing them to pass through security without presenting a physical boarding pass or ID.
