Accountability for Immigration Officers: Body Cameras, Uniforms, and De-escalation Training
This bill requires federal immigration officers to wear body cameras and clearly display their identification during operations. It aims to increase transparency and safety by mandating de-escalation training and better reporting of use-of-force incidents.
Key points
Mandatory body and dashboard cameras for all federal immigration enforcement operations.
Requirement for visible uniforms and insignia, and a ban on face coverings during arrests.
New mandatory training programs focused on de-escalation and alternatives to using force.
Federal agents must notify local law enforcement before conducting operations in their area.
Recorded individuals and their families have the right to inspect footage within one year.
Prohibition on using facial recognition technology with enforcement cameras.
Status:
Introduced
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