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Claim Text: A spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) didn't deny that the agency was using facial recognition to identify sex workers.
Simplified Text: A spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) did not deny that the agency was using facial recognition to identify sex workers.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Josef Burton
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-19" }
Subject Tags: Government Sex Work Facial Recognition
UUID: 9151dd5b-a57d-412e-aabc-db1f5748d431
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
Created: October 2, 2026 at 8:08 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: October 2, 2026 at 8:08 AM (1 week ago)

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Customs and Border Protection Doesn't Deny Using Facial Recognition To Target Foreign OnlyFans Models

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https://reason.com/2026/09/19/customs-and-border-protection-doesnt-deny-using-facial-recognition-to-target-foreign-onlyfans-models

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has not denied using facial recognition to identify and target foreign OnlyFans models at the U.S. border. The article explores the confusing and opaque U.S. immigration policy regarding sex work, highlighting inconsistencies and the potential for arbitrary enforcement against foreigners.

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