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Google's Facial Recognition App Sparks Deportation Controversy

11/14/2025

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Story summary

Google hosts a Customs and Border Protection app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants and alert local law enforcement about potential ICE contacts.
This move follows the removal of apps that alert communities about ICE officials.
Critics, including the Eyes Up app creator, say Google's actions support deportation and note Apple has removed the Eyes Up app from the App Store.
The Eyes Up app remains on Google Play.

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Story summary

Google hosts a Customs and Border Protection app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants and alert local law enforcement about potential ICE contacts.
This move follows the removal of apps that alert communities about ICE officials.
Critics, including the Eyes Up app creator, say Google's actions support deportation and note Apple has removed the Eyes Up app from the App Store.
The Eyes Up app remains on Google Play.