James Dolan’s controversial use of facial recognition technology at MSG is more intrusive than previously thought, according to a discrimination lawsuit filed against the Midtown venue this week in Manhattan federal court.

Donald Ingrasselino, a former New Jersey law enforcement official, alleged in the suit that he was wrongfully fired after repeatedly raising objections to MSG’s surveillance practices and after seeking accommodations for his Type 1 diabetes.

The lawsuit claims the technology — along with MSG's entire security apparatus — was used unlawfully to “target personal enemies of the Company” rather than to keep concert-goers or sports fans safe.

The venue’s use of facial recognition, first reported in 2018, has drawn condemnation after fans said they’ve been barred from eve

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