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In a landmark case set to be heard in Maryland's highest court, the issue of police use of facial recognition technology is set to take center stage. The case, which has been closely watched by civil rights advocates and legal experts alike, involves a challenge to the Baltimore Police Department's use of facial recognition software in criminal investigations.The lawsuit was brought by the ACLU of Maryland on behalf of several individuals who allege that their constitutional rights were violated when their faces were scanned by the police department's facial recognition technology without their consent. The plaintiffs argue that the use of this technology constitutes an unlawful search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment, as well as a violation of their right to privacy under the state constitution.The case has sparked a fierce debate over the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies, with critics arguing that the technology is prone to errors and biases that can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions. Proponents of the technology, on the other hand, argue that it is a valuable tool in fighting crime and can help to identify suspects who may otherwise evade detection.The Maryland Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments in the case on February 27, 2026. Legal experts predict that the court's ruling could have far-reaching implications for the use of facial recognition technology by police departments not only in Maryland but across the country.In anticipation of the court's decision, both sides have been preparing their arguments and gathering evidence to support their respective positions. The ACLU of Maryland has filed legal briefs outlining their arguments, while the Baltimore Police Department has defended their use of facial recognition technology as a necessary tool in combating crime.Whatever the outcome of the case, one thing is certain: the Maryland Court of Appeals is poised to make a significant ruling on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies, setting a precedent that could shape the future of policing in the digital age.