It also allows border authorities to use facial recognition for children under age 14 and elderly people over age 79, groups that are currently exempted. The tighter border rules reflect a broader effort by Donald Trump to crack down on illegal immigration. While the Republican president has surged resources to secure the US-Mexico border, he has also taken steps to reduce the number of people overstaying their visas. The growing use of facial recognition in US airports has raised privacy concerns from watchdog groups worried about overreach and mistakes. A 2024 report by the US Commission on Civil Rights said tests had shown facial recognition was more likely to misidentify Black people and other minority groups.