I have an update from support:
I’m pleasantly surprised to learn that the team working on CalyxOS found a way to enable all camera sensors system-wide. I can’t personally comment on software design decisions, as it’s not my area of work, but I will reach out to our developers right away and ask for a comment.
The resources you shared are strong arguments for why this change needs to be made, and they align with out commitment to fairness and transparency.
I hope this could finally move things forward. Fingers crossed. @hirnsushi, thank you very much for the report.