SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — In a significant shift in border policy and biometric surveillance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has revealed plans to photograph all noncitizens entering and exiting the United States. This announcement, highlighted by immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, marks a pivotal development in the nation’s approach to border management.

Set to commence on December 26, the new biometrics program will target visa holders, green card holders, temporary workers, and even children. This initiative reflects an effort to enhance security measures and streamline border operations.

The latest regulations, published in the Federal Register on Monday, outline that “non-exempt aliens” may be required to submit additional biometric data. This expansion of biometric data collection aims to strengthen identification processes and improve national security.

Under this final rule, the collection of biometric information will extend beyond airports to include land ports, seaports, and any other authorized departure points, broadening the scope of surveillance and border control.