CBP deploys Clearview AI as ICE facial recognition triggers false arrests
Faulty algorithms jail innocent Americans without trial
Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a U.S. citizen with a Social Security card, was wrongfully arrested by ICE on April 16, 2025 and held for 30 hours due to a faulty “biometric confirmation” facial recognition match (Question 2; Slate ICE Facial Recognition).
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Facial Recognition Technology
Software that identifies or verifies a person by comparing their facial features against a database of known faces.
Key People
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Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez
U.S. citizen
Endured a wrongful arrest and 30-hour detention on April 16, 2025 after ICE relied on a faulty biometric facial match from Clearview AI. Suffered lost wages and missed medical care. Now pursuing legal claims alleging agency dependence on unvalidated algorithms deprived him of liberty.
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Issued an April 9, 2025 executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to investigate former CISA director Chris Krebs for public statements. Consolidated investigatory authority in the executive branch. Used presidential power to intimidate cybersecurity officials and chill dissent.
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