# DHS Expands Iris Scanning for Deportations

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-05-27T17:52:59+00:00
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## Resource

DHS just dumped a $25 million contract on BI2 Technologies to deploy 1,500+ iris scanners—aimed squarely at mass deportations—with privacy advocates sounding the alarm over unprecedented biometric surveillance, real-life stories of terrified detainees, and the looming threat of data misuse in an expanding tech arsenal. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/162e54a4e9959066

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