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ICE is using a smartphone app called Mobile Fortify to scan faces and capture contactless fingerprints at protests, instantly retrieving names and biographical data. Court filings reveal that individuals identified through this surveillance are subsequently having their Global Entry and TSA PreCheck status revoked by DHS. The practice raises concerns about chilling effects on First Amendment rights, as being under investigation can be sufficient grounds for revocation even when protesting itself is not legally disqualifying. The technology has reportedly been used over 100,000 times and is part of broader surveillance efforts including license plate readers, phone location data, and drones to monitor U.S. citizens exercising their constitutional rights.

Court Filings: ICE Uses “Mobile Fortify” To Identify Protesters — Global Entry and PreCheck Get Revoked