"Facial Recognition Regulation in Washington: A Historical Perspective"

Democratic senators are pressuring the Justice Department to examine the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies and its potential violation of civil rights laws. This comes amid growing concerns about the technology's accuracy, bias, and potential for misuse. The National Academies has called for federal oversight of facial recognition systems, while the FTC has taken action against private companies for using the technology. Despite bipartisan concerns in the past, legislative efforts to regulate facial recognition have been led by Democrats, and the lack of bipartisan participation could make it difficult for Congress to act.