A new U.S. regulation that aims to take photographs of all travelers at the border isn't necessary for Canadians, according to an American immigration lawyer who practises law in both countries.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says that it's expanding the use of facial biometric technology at all border crossings in the coming years.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers plan to take facial photos of every traveler entering and exiting the country " to match records of aliens," said Hilton Beckham, CBP assistant commissioner for public affairs.

"I think the system works as it is. I don't think it's needed," said Stuart Friedman, a U.S. immigration lawyer who also practises law in Canada.

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