New Airport ID Rules and Biometric Screening
This act introduces new rules for identification documents accepted at airports, meaning certain immigration-related documents will no longer be valid. Additionally, individuals whose U.S. citizenship cannot be verified and who do not present specific accepted documents will be required to provide biometric information before entering sterile airport areas.
Key points
Certain immigration enforcement documents (e.g., warrants for arrest, release orders) will not be accepted as valid identification at airport security checkpoints.
If an individual presents such a prohibited document, airport authorities will notify immigration agencies and local law enforcement.
Individuals found in violation of release terms and presenting a prohibited document will be denied entry to sterile airport areas, unless they are leaving the U.S. for removal/deportation or present a valid, accepted identification document.
Biometric information (e.g., fingerprints, facial photographs) will be collected from individuals who do not present an accepted identification document and whose U.S. nationality cannot be verified.
Collected biometric data will be submitted to the Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).
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