Mandatory Identification for Immigration Officers and Privacy Protection Services.
This Act mandates that immigration enforcement officers must visibly display their identification (last name, unique identifier, agency name, and face) during public enforcement actions like arrests or patrols, aiming to increase transparency. Simultaneously, the law provides officers and their families who are at greater risk of threats with reimbursement for privacy-enhancing services to protect their personal information online, thus enhancing their personal safety.
Key points
Increased Transparency: Immigration officers (CBP, ICE, and others authorized) must visibly display their last name, unique identifier, and agency name during public-facing enforcement functions (e.g., stops, raids).
Exceptions to Identification: The identification requirement does not apply to covert operations, undercover investigative activities, or planned high-risk tactical operations (e.g., hostage incidents, terrorism response).
Officer Privacy Protection: Agencies can reimburse employees and their families (who are at risk of threats) for costs incurred for privacy-enhancing services to protect their personal data online.
Press Freedom and Disclosure: The Act does not restrict the press's right to investigate or report on alleged unlawful activity or misconduct by covered employees.
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