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DHS proposes mandatory biometric data, including DNA, for all immigration applicants, sparking privacy and legal concerns.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed requiring all immigration applicants, including children, to provide extensive biometric data—such as DNA, fingerprints, facial and iris scans, voice prints, and signatures—regardless of application type or age.
The rule, which expands current practices, would allow collection during applications and detentions, with DNA used primarily to verify family relationships or biological sex.
DHS says the move aims to improve identity verification, combat fraud, and strengthen national security.
The proposal, open for public comment starting November 3, marks a significant shift from past policies and raises privacy concerns, potentially leading to legal challenges.
El DHS propone datos biométricos obligatorios, incluido el ADN, para todos los solicitantes de inmigración, lo que despierta preocupaciones legales y de privacidad.