Contact Congress about S. 2212: VISIBLE Act

Immigration officers would have to show their agency and either their name or badge number when dealing with the public. The bill also limits face coverings and adds complaint, discipline, and yearly reporting rules.

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VISIBLE Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4258-4259).

Latest action on S. 2212: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4258-4259)

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects immigration officers who deal with people in public. It also affects people stopped, questioned, searched, or arrested during immigration enforcement because they would have clearer information about who is involved. State and local officers with federal immigration authority would also have to follow the federal ID rules.

Why this matters: This bill matters because people may not always know who is carrying out an immigration action or which agency has authority. Clear ID could make it easier to confirm that officers are acting for the federal government and to report a problem after an incident. The bill could also change how officers use masks, uniforms, and gear in public work. Its real effect would depend on how DHS applies the rules, handles discipline, and balances visibility with officer safety.

Key provisions in S. 2212

• The bill covers CBP and ICE officers and employees. It also covers people given federal power to do immigration enforcement, including state and local officers in 287(g) agreements.
• The bill applies to public immigration enforcement work. This includes patrols, stops, arrests, searches, immigration-status interviews, raids, checkpoint inspections, and serving warrants when officers can be seen by the public or deal directly with people.
• The visible ID rule does not apply to covert work that is not public. It also does not apply to activities that are not enforcement.
• Agency ID must be readable from at least 25 feet away during normal work. It must be visible in daylight and in low light.
• When officers deal directly with the public, their last name or unique badge or ID number must be clear and easy to see.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 2212

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Questions people ask about S. 2212

What is S. 2212?

Immigration officers would have to show their agency and either their name or badge number when dealing with the public. The bill also limits face coverings and adds complaint, discipline, and yearly reporting rules.

How do I support or oppose S. 2212?

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Who should I contact about S. 2212?

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