Proposed Bill Would Mandate Visible ID for ICE Agents, Unlikely to Pass
A new bill introduced by Democratic lawmakers would mandate that federal immigration agents wear visible identification during public enforcement operations. The VISIBLE Act, proposed by Senators Alex Padilla and Cory Booker, requires agents from ICE and CBP to display their agency name or acronym and prohibits most face coverings. This legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability, addressing concerns about agents conducting operations in plain clothes and without proper identification. The White House has criticized the bill, while supporters argue it’s necessary for building trust and ensuring a safe immigration enforcement system.
John Q. Hosedrinker