BIV
03-26-2008, 03:25 AM
Metro News Source:
>>Homeland Security Increases Fingerprint Checks For International Visitors
(New York, NY) -- International travelers entering the U.S. may have to have all their digits fingerprinted soon. The move was announced Tuesday by the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to identify potential terrorism suspects and visa fraud. Officials say the new system will increase the likelihood of catching illegal entrants trying to get into the U.S. Previously international travelers needed to provide two fingerprints. Critics say the new policy will be ineffective, and could violate passenger privacy.
I'm a bit apprehensive about this, but as long as they don't require it for U.S. citizens, I'm good with it.
>>Homeland Security Increases Fingerprint Checks For International Visitors
(New York, NY) -- International travelers entering the U.S. may have to have all their digits fingerprinted soon. The move was announced Tuesday by the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to identify potential terrorism suspects and visa fraud. Officials say the new system will increase the likelihood of catching illegal entrants trying to get into the U.S. Previously international travelers needed to provide two fingerprints. Critics say the new policy will be ineffective, and could violate passenger privacy.
I'm a bit apprehensive about this, but as long as they don't require it for U.S. citizens, I'm good with it.