Meta is developing facial recognition software for Ray-Ban smart glasses that would let wearers instantly identify strangers in public — a capability a coalition of 70+ civil rights groups, including the ACLU, says poses direct risks to abuse survivors, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people. Internal Meta documents show the company timed the rollout to take advantage of political chaos to avoid scrutiny. The feature hasn't launched yet, but Meta confirmed it's 'thoughtfully' considering deployment despite the coalition's demand it be scrapped entirely. The same glasses already covertly record video with only a dim indicator light — adding face identification would remove the last practical barrier to silent tracking of specific individuals at protests, clinics, or support groups.