ICE has prohibited its agents from using Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses on duty, citing its longstanding policy against personal recording devices in favor of agency-issued equipment. Reports from March 2026 documented ICE and Border Patrol agents wearing these glasses during immigration enforcement operations and at protests. The glasses, equipped with a camera and AI features, route data through Meta’s servers, raising concerns about evidence chain of custody and privacy. The Department of Homeland Security allocated 7.5 million dollars in April 2026 to fund research and development of smart glasses specifically designed for law enforcement use.
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