Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Immigration
Why This Matters
This bill requires immigration enforcement officers to wear and operate body cameras during public enforcement actions. It aims to improve transparency and accountability in federal immigration operations.
Who this affects
Immigration enforcement officers · Department of Homeland Security
What changes is this bill making?
1All immigration enforcement officers must wear and operate body cameras during any public enforcement action.
2Public enforcement actions include patrols, stops, arrests, searches, status interviews, raids, checkpoint inspections, and serving warrants.
3Footage must be kept for six months and then deleted unless it shows use of force, an arrest, or a complaint by a person in the video.
4Footage can be kept for up to three years if requested by officers, people recorded, their guardians, next of kin, or for training.
5The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will discipline officers who fail to use body cameras as required.
6An annual report will be sent to Congress and made public with the number of enforcement actions, noncompliance cases, and any disciplinary measures, with sensitive details redacted if needed.
7An independent advisory panel will be formed to give nonbinding advice on body camera policies and footage management.
