The US Department of Homeland Security is preparing a significant move into wearable surveillance, setting aside $7.5 million for 'smart glasses' that can identify people in real time. The proposal, included in President Donald Trump administration's fiscal year 2027 budget, would give immigration agents tools to scan faces and pull up information on the spot.
The plan comes at a time when immigration enforcement is under growing scrutiny and political pressure. Officials say the technology could improve efficiency and safety. Critics, though, warn it may deepen unease among migrant communities that are already wary of federal agents.
