Homeland Security Improvement Act: Enhanced Transparency and Border Oversight
This act introduces changes to increase transparency and accountability in border security operations. Citizens will gain new tools for filing complaints and seeking assistance, while officers will undergo more comprehensive training. The aim is to improve border security while protecting the rights and freedoms of residents and travelers.
Key points
Establishment of an independent commission to oversee border security activities, including community representatives, local officials, civil rights advocates, and business leaders.
Creation of an Ombudsman for Border and Immigration-Related Concerns office to receive complaints, conduct investigations, and assist individuals affected by agency actions.
Mandatory, expanded training for border agents, covering civil rights, community relations, de-escalation tactics, and handling vulnerable populations.
Prohibition of family separation at the border solely for deterrence or immigration compliance, with exceptions only for child endangerment confirmed by independent experts.
Increased data collection on border stops and searches, including perceived race, gender, and ethnicity, for analysis and policy improvement.
Requirement for regular public reports on border agency activities, including migrant deaths and use of force statistics, enhancing public access to information.
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