This bill limits the use of force by federal immigration officers and sets new rules on equipment, cameras, training, and reporting. It aims to improve accountability and protect rights during immigration enforcement operations.
Who this affects
Federal immigration officers · Department of Homeland Security · People in enforcement areas
What changes is this bill making?
1Establishes a standard for non-deadly force by Federal immigration enforcement personnel: force must be proportional, used only when no safe alternative exists, and preceded by de-escalation efforts.
2Prohibits wear or use of flash bangs, rubber bullets, pepper balls, and tear gas except in operations against public safety or national security threats with supervisor-approved tactical plans and certified personnel.
3Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue a directive for body-worn cameras and dashboard cameras, defaulting to on, with protocols on training, retention (1 year default, 3 years for use-of-force or complaints), and access.
4Mandates annual training for immigration enforcement personnel on use-of-force policy, de-escalation, First Amendment and Fourth Amendment rights, anti-bias, duty to intervene, and duty to render medical aid.
5Obliges Federal immigration enforcement to notify local law enforcement before operations in their jurisdiction.
6Directs DHS to report to Congress every six months on non-deadly force incidents, officer assaults, unidentification incidents, and mask use; directs the Attorney General to report on impersonations of immigration officers.
7Creates a searchable DHS database of training, certifications, use-of-force reports, operational incidents, and civil rights complaints, available in unredacted form to relevant Members of Congress and in redacted form to the public.
