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Individuals enrolling in TSA PreCheck or Global Entry sign a release granting the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI unrestricted, warrantless access to all their personal data. This includes health records, physical and mental information, social media, communications, and court history. This access is indefinite. People are giving up their rights permanently for the convenience of faster passage through security. This sweeping surrender of privacy is in the fine print that few people read.

In 10 years, drones could use facial recognition for surveillance, posing privacy concerns. TSA now takes photos at airports, raising questions about government data collection. The erosion of liberty and government intrusion is a growing concern, with dissent being targeted in the United States.

Authentix, an Israeli verification company with ties to controversial Israeli cyber firms, has a history of military surveillance. Its parent company, ICTS International, has been linked to security lapses at airports, including 9/11. Authentix uses facial recognition technology developed by Unit 8200 for espionage. Concerns arise over data security and ethical practices of these companies.

The speakers discuss concerns about the Real ID Act and its potential impact on privacy and civil liberties. They cite Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's announcement to enforce Real ID starting May 7, requiring a high-resolution digital facial image to travel by air or visit federal buildings. They reference Thomas Massie's criticism, arguing Real ID won't stop terrorists but is a tool for controlling Americans. Concerns are raised about the Act's potential to be used to restrict Second Amendment rights, referencing California's past attempts. They highlight a case where a Tufts University student was detained and faced deportation for alleged antisemitism, despite the State Department finding no evidence to support the claims. They note the irony of a pro-Israel group defending her free speech rights. Finally, they discuss the drop in European travel to the U.S., attributing it to a backlash against Trump's policies and worries about the treatment of foreigners, potentially harming the U.S. economy.

At the Tucson airport, a sign indicates that non-US citizens without passports should enter a specific line. Surprisingly, TSA allows an arrest warrant as a valid form of ID for illegal aliens. If an arrest warrant can secure a domestic flight for them, it raises the question of why it can't lead to their arrest. As a member of Congress with TSA pre-check, I must verify my identity. If my airline ticket lists my name as Wesley J Hunt, I cannot board the plane, highlighting the inconsistency in the system.

The digital ID provides government the ability to track, analyze, predict, and control a person's private activities. It is the antithesis of individual freedom and will not require an implantable chip as many have feared for decades. Evidence clearly shows that biometrics such as fingerprints and facial scans will do the job much more efficiently. And the aftermath of the COVID lockdown shows us how it will be deployed. During the COVID era, governments said that masks were recommended, while private companies said no mask, no entry. And the public overwhelmingly complied, but not with an overreaching government. They complied with the grocery store to buy food, the airlines to travel, and their own banks to access money. Looking back, it is quite clear. The COVID lockdowns provided an opportunity to beta test digital ID compliance through private company mandates and helps normalize the use of QR scans and facial pics for entry into private businesses. And it proved to be a success. Now we are seeing the same techniques being used with the rollout of the digital ID. The gold standard for biometric regulation was written in 2008 as the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and is being replicated all over The United States. It mandates that private entities obtain written consent before collecting biometrics, disclose their policies, and destroy data after a set period. And most importantly, it exempts government entities entirely, allowing state and federal government to collect and utilize biometric data while passing the liability to private corporations. These laws have been met with over a thousand class action lawsuits since 2015, which resulted in the standardization of consent prompts in apps and services, such as a firm's biometric consent, which now states by clicking accept or proceeding, you consent to collection of biometric data. Click a button and you're in the new system. If government were to mandate the digital ID, it would predictably ignite mass protest. We can see this happening today in The UK. The United States will avoid this by utilizing the private sector in what appears to be voluntary action. The FBI's Clearview AI has harvested over 30,000,000,000 faces from social media. And because Clearview is technically a private company, the FBI has access to all this without the need for asking. In over 43 states, the Department of Motor Vehicles have sold driver's license photos to private firms who resold to local police for facial recognition. The government doesn't need to mandate biometric ID, which would most likely be considered a violation of American rights. And so it outsources the mandate to private companies who are legally required to get consent, while the government is free to collect and utilize this data under legal immunity. Just like the COVID era, you will be free to give consent. But if you choose not to, you will have to leave the reservation and find a way to fend for yourself. Greg Reiss reporting. The Reiss report is now fully funded by my Substack subscribers. Subscribe today and support my work at gregreese.substack.com.

Speaker 0 describes a facial recognition van; a man covered his face to avoid being caught by police cameras. Police stopped him and photographed him anyway. There’s claimed to be no law against covering one’s face, and Speaker 0 says, “you let him go then.” Speaker 1 counters, suggesting it might be because “I don’t consent to being on there,” calling it “government overreach.” Speaker 0 continues: “Don't cover my face. Don't push me over when I'm walking down the street.” The police deemed this disorderly behavior and issued a fine; Speaker 0 shows a £90 fine and notes that “there you go. Look at that.” He asserts that the man has a right to cover his face and can walk away. Speaker 1 adds: “We live in a country which is free. We don’t have to carry ID. So we don’t live in a state where the police have the right to see your ID willy nilly. This takes away my freedom because you're IDing me without asking.”

The UK government plans to upload all 45 million passport photos into a police facial recognition database without consent or legislation. This move allows the police to access the passport database and other custody images, creating the largest biometric database for UK policing. However, this expansion of facial recognition surveillance is seen as intrusive and inaccurate, posing a threat to the public's right to privacy. Big Brother Watch is actively opposing this technology, emphasizing the need to protect individual privacy rights.

Speaker 0 argues against using TSA scanners when traveling. They state that epic.org reached out to TSA members and asked for studies on the scanners, but there are no safety studies. They claim TSA workers are contracting large illnesses, “the big C,” because they work next to the scanners and because those scanners are operating on five g and x-rays. They assert that passengers are x-rayed without a blanket every time, that millimeter waves cook people, and that the scanners allow viewing people nude. They advise travelers not to go through TSA scanners, and to opt for a pat-down instead. They claim that if enough people refuse to go through the scanners, the program would end. They recount the origin story: an alleged Al Qaeda individual who came from Amsterdam to Detroit, leading to the rollout of scanners across America, with the requirement to remove shoes, belts, waters, valuables, and anything else. They imply that this incident sparked the widespread adoption of scanners nationwide. The speaker emphasizes that anybody told they need to go through these scanners should refuse and request a pat-down, labeling the scanners as “goofy.” They reiterate the call to opt out and not participate in the scanner process, presenting the narrative as a justification for avoiding the scanners.

"You're planning a trip to Europe, you're gonna have to hand over way more than your" "passport when you get there. The as part of a new entry exit system, visitors to most European countries will have to provide four fingerprints and a facial photo at a self operated kiosk." "The information will be stored for three years with the photo being used for ID verification on later visits." "Travelers who refuse to provide their biometric data will be denied entry." "The goal of the program is to enhance security and speed up border crossings, it is said." "The new system is set to be rolled out over six months starting in October and applies to 29 countries, including popular destinations like France, Italy, and Spain."

Age verification is a normalisation of identification, the introduction of digital surveillance, and the end of privacy. It is described as giving the state and corporations excessive powers and creating more KYC honeypots. The speaker says we should fight that because it will start creeping into any centralised large social media website.

They're rolling out digital ID even when people don't want it? In The UK, over 2,000,000 people said no. We don't want it. The government's response? We're gonna do it anyway. And now the line is no digital ID, no jobs. They said you will not be able to work in The United Kingdom if you do not have digital ID. It's as simple as that. Just a reminder, pilot programs always start somewhere and then scale to the rest of the world. Today, it's The UK. Tomorrow, it's where you live. They will market it as if it's for your convenience or your safety, like they are doing now by saying it's to tackle illegal immigration. But once your likelihood is tied to a QR code or a government app, your freedoms can be taken away with the flip of a switch. Now it's just for a job. Soon it will be banking, travel, grocery shopping. You will be completely under control.

United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristine Ulm urges travelers to acquire a REAL ID to prevent delays and prove their identity. Starting May 7, a REAL ID will be required for air travel and to access federal buildings in the United States. These IDs enhance security and help prevent fraud, contributing to national safety. Travelers are encouraged to act promptly to obtain a REAL ID. More information is available at dhs.gov/realID.

Illegals at the Miami airport can use the CBP one app as a valid ID to board planes in the US. The app allows migrants to claim asylum and enter the country, even if they have committed crimes. The app does not require photos and does not store biographical information. This raises concerns as illegal immigrants from countries on terror watch lists can use this process, while American citizens are required to have a real ID by 2025 to board flights. This discrepancy is difficult to justify.

The CBP One app, used by migrants claiming asylum, is now accepted at TSA checkpoints in the Miami airport's Delta terminal as valid ID for boarding planes. The CBP One app was intended to validate non-US citizen travel documentation when a traveler lacks acceptable ID. According to the speaker, migrants can enter any information into the app, even those wanted for crimes. Photos are optional, and biographical information is not stored. The speaker questions how people from terror watch list countries can use this process. The speaker contrasts this with the Real ID requirement for Americans by May 2025 to board flights. They question how illegal immigrants can board planes with unverifiable information while Americans face stricter ID requirements.

Delta Airlines, United, and JetBlue Airways have implemented facial recognition boarding systems at various airports. This technology creates a face map with unique measurements and converts it into a biometric token or face print. Companies claim that this system offers speed, convenience, security, and contactless benefits for customers. However, lawmakers in some states are seeking stricter regulations due to privacy concerns and allegations of bias. Research suggests that facial recognition is less accurate for people of color and women. The decision to use this technology depends on knowing the company providing the service, the expected benefits, and local laws regarding data collection and facial recognition usage.

The transcript argues that a digital ID system would allow the government to track, analyze, predict, and control private activities, describing it as the antithesis of individual freedom. It asserts that an implantable chip is not required, and that biometrics like fingerprints and facial scans would work more efficiently. It references the COVID-19 lockdown as a demonstration of how such systems could be deployed, noting that masks were recommended by authorities while private businesses enacted entry restrictions, and the public largely complied with private mandates to access essentials like groceries, travel, and banking. The claim is that these private mandates served as a beta test for digital ID compliance, normalizing the use of QR scans and facial recognition for entry into private businesses, and that this was deemed a success. The speaker describes the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act of 2008 as the gold standard for biometric regulation, saying it is being replicated across the United States. The Act allegedly requires private entities to obtain written consent before collecting biometrics, disclose policies, and destroy data after a set period, while exempting government entities from such restrictions. It is claimed that these laws have resulted in over a thousand class-action lawsuits since 2015, which purportedly led to standardized biometric consent prompts in apps and services, such as consent statements like by clicking accept or proceeding, you consent to collection of biometric data. The argument continues with a warning that a government-mandated digital ID would likely provoke mass protest, citing the UK as an example. It contends the United States will avoid a direct mandate by outsourcing to the private sector, creating a system that appears voluntary. It is claimed that the FBI’s Clearview AI has harvested over 30,000,000,000 faces from social media, and that because Clearview is a private company, the FBI can access this data without direct government action. It is asserted that in over 43 states, Department of Motor Vehicles offices have sold driver’s license photos to private firms that resold them to local police for facial recognition, implying that the government can collect and use biometric data via private entities under legal immunity, without a formal mandate. The piece concludes that, as with COVID-era practices, individuals will be free to give consent, but if they choose not to, they will be constrained. The report is presented by Greg Reiss. It notes that The Reiss Report is fully funded by Substack subscribers, inviting readers to subscribe at gregreese.substack.com.

Homeland Security Secretary Christine Noem announced that Real ID enforcement would begin May 7, requiring a high-resolution digital facial image to travel by air or visit federal buildings. She claimed these IDs enhance security and prevent fraud. This announcement received backlash, including criticism from Thomas Massie, who called Real ID unnecessary and a tool for control. Massie argued that Real ID won't stop terrorists and pointed out that the 9/11 hijackers held passports from other countries. Real ID was signed into law in 2005 by President George W. Bush and authored by James Sensenbrenner, who also authored the Patriot Act. Massie explained that Real ID isn't a database itself but proof that a physical person matches an entry in a digital database. He warned that its power will be realized when everyone complies and that records, such as vax records or gun records, could be added to it.

Age verification is a normalization of identification. It's the introduction of digital surveillance. It's the end of privacy, and it's giving the state and corporation excessive powers and creating more KYC honeypots. The speaker thinks we should fight that because we're now going to start seeing this crippling in to any centralised, large social media website.

The Biden administration is allowing migrants to bypass ID checks at airports, raising security concerns. A recent DHS report reveals that illegal migrants can use the CBP One app instead of traditional identification, even choosing whether to allow officers to take their photo. This practice may inadvertently increase national security risks, according to the inspector general. A DHS spokesperson disputed the report, claiming it lacks context. However, the national security director for air marshals emphasized that unvetted individuals on flights pose a threat, as they can repeatedly fly without proper identification, often on taxpayer-funded flights.

I'm at Reagan National Airport and just went through security. TSA has a new system where you insert your driver's license into a scanner, then they require you to use facial recognition. When I tried to opt out and use just my license, they said it's not possible once you start the process. The manager admitted it doesn't make sense but claimed it's a new policy. I argued that I shouldn't be forced into facial recognition after being told to use the scanner. This feels like an attempt to eliminate using just a driver's license. This is big government overreach, setting up a national surveillance system using our faces and airports. I will continue to fight against this.

United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristine Ulm urges travelers to acquire a REAL ID to avoid delays and verify identity. Beginning May 7, a REAL ID will be required for air travel and access to federal buildings within the U.S. REAL IDs enhance security and help prevent fraud, contributing to national safety. Secretary Ulm encourages everyone to obtain a REAL ID promptly to protect the country. Additional information is available at dhs.gov/realID.

You don't need a mandatory digital ID to live your life, travel, or buy things. The push for a global digital ID is driven by those who want to monitor your every move and control your actions. With a managed security digital ID, authorities can use excuses like a viral pandemic to enforce vaccinations or restrict your movements. Central bank digital currencies eliminate the need for traditional banks and allow for precise tracking of your purchases and interactions. Algorithms could be used to limit your access to goods based on distance or other criteria. The control of this database and its algorithms could be in the hands of malicious individuals, making it impossible to resist their restrictions. This loss of freedom is unacceptable.

The discussion centers on concerns about REAL ID and its potential implications for privacy and freedom. It's argued that REAL ID violates the Tenth Amendment and is a step toward a national identification system that could lead to a social credit system like China's. The American Association for Motor Vehicle Administrators allegedly plans to digitize REAL ID, making it remotely accessible. The Secretary of Homeland Security's authority to determine additional uses for REAL ID is criticized, fearing it could be required for various activities. The claim that a REAL ID is required to fly by May 7 is refuted, citing a two-year progressive enforcement rule. The speakers urge people to refuse REAL ID, switch back to standard state driver's licenses, and contact legislators to repeal REAL ID in their states. They believe the system is built on biometrics, allowing the government to claim ownership of body parts for control and tracking. They encourage people to share their airport experiences and fund billboards to raise awareness.