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An Illinois federal judge ruled on September 30, 2026 that Apple Photos faceprints can go to a BIPA jury, but held that face crops are not biometric identifiers.
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Felony theft thresholds in all 50 states and D.C., from just over $500 to $2,500 (New Jersey: $200), with grades, shoplifting, civil demand and federal law.
Alabama theft is a felony when property exceeds $500. See the four degrees of theft, the retail theft law from Act 2023-531, penalties and civil recovery.
Alaska theft is a class C felony at $750 or more. See the four theft degrees, repeat-offense rules, concealment of merchandise and the civil shoplifting penalty.
In Arizona, theft of $1,000 or more is a class 6 felony, rising to class 2 at $25,000. See shoplifting grades, repeat-offense rules and civil penalties.
In Arkansas, theft over $1,000 is a Class D felony, and $1,000 or less is a felony with a theft conviction in the past 10 years. See penalties and shoplifting rules.
In California, theft over $950 is grand theft under Penal Code 487. See petty theft and shoplifting penalties, Prop 36 repeat-theft rules and merchant liability.
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