Trump’s Deportation Plans Could Leverage AI Tools Developed Under Biden

AI and surveillance technologies, already in use by DHS, may play a key role in enabling Trump’s proposed large-scale immigration crackdown.

President-elect Donald Trump has access to AI-powered tools, such as the 'Hurricane Score' algorithm, to assess flight risks among immigrants with pending cases.
The SmartLINK app, used to monitor immigrants in the Alternatives to Detention program, employs facial recognition and geolocation tracking.
Critics, including civil rights groups, have raised concerns about potential biases, privacy risks, and the fairness of these AI-driven systems.
Private prison companies anticipate expanded opportunities under Trump’s administration to scale immigration monitoring and detention programs.
Trump has vowed to repeal Biden-era AI policies, though logistical challenges remain for his plan to deport an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants.