As the government shutdown drags on, U.S. airports brace for chaos, with one major airport already closing its TSA checkpoints . And in busy airports, some travelers are hoping for faster screenings as they opt for the TSA's controversial facial recognition. But experts recently warned that airport face scans are at risk of privacy issues, especially under the Trump administration.

Ahead of the shutdown, the administration fired key figures in the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. At the time of the layoffs, these privacy specialists were just preparing a report on the TSA's use of facial recognition. Here is a closer look at why experts are urging travelers to opt out of face scans, as well as your legal rights in doing so.

Experts Worry About Data Handling In TSA's Facial

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