THREAD: This draft proposed rule is Orwellian, and goes against our fundamental belief in the dignity of the person and the sanctity of family. It is a 328-page instruction manual for overbroad government data collection and an affront to our democracy.
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Trump Wants To Force Immigrants To Submit Eye Scans, Voice Prints, And DNA

“They’re using what is overly general language in the law to justify a massive, unprecedented expansion to collect really personal information," one former immigration official said.

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Both immigrants and U.S. citizens will have their DNA, irises, voices, faces and other personal characteristics captured and stored in government databases, potentially forever.
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Even survivors of trafficking and domestic violence, including children, will have to comply or be ineligible for protection. Reading through the draft proposed language is truly chilling. The administration should put the brakes on this proposed rule immediately.
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Trump Administration Seeking To Expand Collection Of Biometric Data From Immigrants

The proposed policy, which DHS called "imminent" on Tuesday, would allow the government to demand more personal data from more people as part of the immigration process.

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