Florida Firm Alleges DHS and ICE Facial Recognition Systems Violate Five Patents

A Florida-based technology company, SecureNet Solutions Group LLC, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the United States government, alleging that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) have utilized facial recognition and license plate reading technologies that infringe on five of its patents. The complaint was filed on February 25, 2026, in the US Court of Federal Claims under case number 26-cv-00321.

SecureNet’s patents cover complex systems and methods for capturing, processing, and acting upon security-related video data. These inventions integrate cameras, sensor networks, and other data sources with a correlation engine designed to connect crime-related events to diverse inputs such as 911 calls, anonymous tips, and video records.

The lawsuit points to congressional correspondence since July 2025 that discusses DHS and ICE’s deployment of drones for surveying protesters and the use of biometric iris scanning software. SecureNet argues these technologies imply unauthorized copying of its patented systems.

According to the complaint, the infringing technologies were employed during recent noncitizen removal operations in Minneapolis and during the 2025 protests against mass deportation in Los Angeles. Although the complaint does not name a specific agency or department as a defendant, it identifies the United States as the infringing party through the actions of DHS, ICE, and CBP.

The patents asserted in the case are US Patent Nos. 10,587,460; 10,862,744; 11,323,314; 11,929,870; and 12,375,342. These patents collectively describe integrated security systems that analyze video and sensor data to enhance law enforcement capabilities.

SecureNet’s legal action underscores ongoing tensions surrounding government use of advanced surveillance technologies and the intellectual property rights of private technology developers.

The case SecureNet Solutions Group LLC v. United States remains pending in the US Court of Federal Claims, where SecureNet seeks recognition of its patent rights and appropriate remedies for the alleged infringement.

This development highlights the increasing scrutiny of biometric and video surveillance tools used by federal agencies, particularly in contexts involving immigration enforcement and public demonstrations.