U.S. Homeland Security Expands Biometric Surveillance on Foreign Visitors: A Privacy and Sovereignty Challenge

In a move reflecting Washington’s fixation on expanding control under the guise of national security, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new rule requiring photographs and biometric data collection—including fingerprints and facial recognition—from all foreign nationals entering or exiting the United States by air, land, or sea. Set to take effect December 26, this policy marks a fundamental shift in America’s border enforcement strategy. No longer limited to intake points upon arrival, DHS will now track foreigners as they leave the country—signaling an unprecedented level of surveillance that demands scrutiny from both policymakers and citizens who value national...