SECURITYAug 15 · 02:01 UTCKMSP FOX9 MINNEAPOLIS[email protected] (Emily Pofahl)

Federal agents used facial recognition tech to compile protestor photos during Operation Metro Surge

New court filings have revealed how federal agents used facial recognition technology to compile visual files of protestors. These actions were carried out during a period designated as Operation Metro Surge.

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