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Privacy Concerns Rise Over ICE's New Facial Recognition App

1/6/2026

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ICE is using a mobile facial recognition app called Mobile Fortify to expedite arrests under U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Mobile Fortify lets agents quickly identify individuals and check their immigration status.
Officials say the app increases efficiency and reduces wrongful detentions.
Senators Edward Markey and Bernie Sanders have called for ending the app's use due to privacy risks.
Public approval of Trump's immigration handling has fallen to 38%.

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Story summary

ICE is using a mobile facial recognition app called Mobile Fortify to expedite arrests under U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Mobile Fortify lets agents quickly identify individuals and check their immigration status.
Officials say the app increases efficiency and reduces wrongful detentions.
Senators Edward Markey and Bernie Sanders have called for ending the app's use due to privacy risks.
Public approval of Trump's immigration handling has fallen to 38%.