Overview

• The TSA now requires migrants without sufficient government IDs to undergo facial recognition checks to board domestic flights.
• The policy change has caused confusion and distress among migrants and advocacy groups, particularly in South Texas.
• Migrants who cannot be verified through facial recognition against DHS records will be denied boarding.
• The change was not in response to a specific security threat and aims to ensure security in domestic air travel.
• Advocacy groups report that the sudden policy shift has led to migrants being turned away and concerns over lost funds on nonrefundable tickets.