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Focus - Facial recognition: in the United States, ICE scans citizens and immigrants in the street

In the United States, ICE agents are now using a facial recognition smartphone application, Mobile Fortify, to scan the faces of American citizens and immigrants. In…

Source: France 24February 13, 2026 at 12:27 PM

Focus - Facial recognition: in the United States, ICE scans citizens and immigrants in the street

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Published on: 02/13/2026 - 1:27 p.m. Modified on: 02/13/2026 - 3:26 p.m.

In the United States, ICE agents are now using a facial recognition smartphone application, Mobile Fortify, to scan the faces of American citizens and immigrants. By pointing the camera at a person, the tool displays their migration status. Until now reserved for borders or criminal investigations, this technology worries defenders of freedoms, who fear a generalization of digital controls on the streets of the country. A report by Jessica Le Masurier.

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