Democrats Introduce Bill To Stop The Use Of 'Biometric Surveillance'
Democrats Introduce Bill To Stop The Use Of 'Biometric Surveillance'

Vice reported a bill introduced in Congress to indefinitely prohibit the federal government from using “biometric surveillance.” According to Business Insider, this includes technology such as facial recognition.

The bill would also withhold federal “Justice Assistance Grants” to state and local governments.

The government hands out around $435 million per year to law enforcement in these grants.