US wants immigration documents and face scans to travel

Immigrants seeking to board domestic flights in the United States will have to undergo a facial biometric scan if they do not have a passport, the newswire reported.

The migrants were subjected to biometric checks this week as they tried to board flights out of the region, according to the Associated Press. It is unclear whether the new procedures are being implemented elsewhere or when the South Texas changes actually took effect.

Currently, people identified as immigrants must present documentation when traveling. If you are unable or unwilling to comply, you will be required to undergo a biometric scan. If they refuse, they will have to leave the airport, according to the Associated Press.

Facial biometrics are matched against ID records held by the Department of Homeland Security.

Although unrelated to travel-related developments, a prototype self-service testing program has opened in Las Vegas, 1,500 miles from South Texas.

Harry Reid International Airport is the site of an experiment designed to minimize the assistance air travelers need before boarding their departing flight. The prototype does not include biometric scanning.

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