https://www.newsweek.com/passenger-arrives-atlanta-airport-says-ice-full-control-11768260

Reminder: Its well within your rights to opt-out of facial recognition at US airports. When walking up to the ID check, go right to the attendant and tell them you'd like to opt out and show this printable card if needed.

Now that ICE is in charge of these positions, even more the reason to push back.

https://stateofsurveillance.org/guides/basic/tsa-facial-recognition-opt-out-guide/

"The short version: When you reach the TSA checkpoint and see the camera, say "I'd like to opt out of facial recognition." They'll verify your ID the old-fashioned way. No extra screening. No delay. No attitude. That's it.

65 Airports

By spring 2026, TSA facial recognition will be at 65 airports—up from 15 in 2025

99% Weren't Told

In tests, only 1% of passengers were verbally informed they could opt out
100x Error Rate

Asian and African-American travelers misidentified up to 100x more often than white men

Your Right

Opting out is legal and should not result in extra screening or delays"

#Ice #dhs #us #civilrights #privacy #facialrecognition #ai #atlanta #tsa