Amid Trump’s immigration crackdown, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule that will make it compulsory for all immigrants and non-citizens to be photographed when entering or leaving the United States, Bloomberg reported. The new rule, issued by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Friday, will be an add-on to the existing system of biometric checks that was earlier limited to specific travellers and regions.

US expands biometric checks for non-citizens at borders

The new rule will set up a nationwide system to collect data from non-citizens at all entry and exit points. This includes all airports, seaports, or land borders. It’s one of the biggest steps the US has taken in recent years to strengthen its border checks and surveillance.

The regulation

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