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A view of the Department of Justice headquarters on Jan. 20, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Peaceful protests, lawful assembly can’t be sole reason for DOJ facial recognition use under interim policy

The Justice Department shared details of its interim facial recognition technology policy in testimony to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, which is looking into federal use…

Mar 27, 2024 By Madison Alder

Mondaire Jones is pictured from the shoulders up with blue sky behind him. He is wearing a gray suit with a red tie. — Then-Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y., speaks at a July 2022 press conference outside the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Take Back the Court Action Fund)

Civil rights commissioner slams DOJ, HUD absence at facial recognition briefing

Mondaire Jones, a Democratic appointee on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, said he would have urged the use of subpoenas if the panel was given “adequate…

Mar 8, 2024 By Madison Alder