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Federal Law Enforcement Limits: Identification and Crowd Control Scope

New rules aim to limit federal law enforcement's use in crowd control, protests, and civilian arrests. They mandate visible officer identification and prohibit unmarked vehicles for detentions. This is intended to increase transparency and protect citizens' rights during public gatherings.
Key points
All federal law enforcement officers and armed force members involved in crowd control must always display visible identification (agency, last name, or unique identifier).
Prohibition on using unmarked vehicles for detaining civilians during crowd control activities.
Federal agencies can only engage in crowd control on federal property or its immediate vicinity, unless a state governor and local authorities jointly request assistance or the Insurrection Act is invoked.
It is unlawful to arrest an individual if the officer is acting in violation of identification rules or territorial limitations.
Federal agencies must publicly disclose the deployment of officers for crowd control within 24 hours, including numbers, locations, mission description, and detention sites for civilians.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2386
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2386.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All federal law enforcement officers and armed force members involved in crowd control must always display visible identification (agency, last name, or unique identifier).
  • Prohibition on using unmarked vehicles for detaining civilians during crowd control activities.
  • Federal agencies can only engage in crowd control on federal property or its immediate vicinity, unless a state governor and local authorities jointly request assistance or the Insurrection Act is invoked.
  • It is unlawful to arrest an individual if the officer is acting in violation of identification rules or territorial limitations.
  • Federal agencies must publicly disclose the deployment of officers for crowd control within 24 hours, including numbers, locations, mission description, and detention sites for civilians.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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