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US citizen detained, face scanned by ICE agents in Chicago

Dec 13, 2025 · Chicago, IL

US citizen detained, face scanned by ICE agents in Chicago

Jesus Gutiérrez, a 23-year-old US citizen, was stopped by federal immigration agents in Chicago and handcuffed without identification. Agents used ICE's Mobile Fortify facial recognition app to scan his face, which verified his citizenship status. He was held for about an hour before being released. Federal authorities have acknowledged using this facial recognition technology across the country to verify citizenship and check for deportation orders.

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