Video shows immigration agents using facial recognition on minors, possibly violating Illinois law

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date Jan. 21, 2026, 8 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 21, 2026, 8 p.m.
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/post/video-shows-immigration-agents-using-facial-recognition-minors-east-aurora-high-school-possibly-violating-illinois-law/18445490/

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AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois state lawmakers and privacy advocates are raising concerns over technology used by federal agents for immigration enforcement that they say violates the privacy and civil rights of American citizens, including children. A facial-recognition tool called "Mobile Fortif...