The TSA is now implementing a new rule that requires migrants without government identification to comply with facial recognition technology when traveling within the country. The installation date of this rule has not been disclosed by the TSA, but numerous individuals traveling from South Texas have reported being redirected while attempting to board their flights. Traditionally, Border Control has provided migrants with documents that enable them to board flights, as stated by Rev. Brian Strassburger, the executive director of Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries, an advocacy group that offers assistance to migrants in Texas. This unexpected policy change has caused significant distress among the affected individuals. Easy access to flights is crucial for migrants in the U.S. as it allows them to reunite with their families and report to the cities where Border Patrol has directed them for processing. The TSA informed the Associated Press that if a migrant’s identity cannot be matched with the records of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), they will be denied entry into secure airport areas and boarding.
TSA mandates facial scans for migrants flying without passports
