The No Masks for ICE Act proposes that federal immigration agents cannot cover their faces during enforcement actions unless required for safety. The bill aims to enhance accountability by requiring agents to wear identifiable clothing with their name and agency affiliation visible. It seeks to establish discipline procedures within the Department of Homeland Security for noncompliance and mandates annual reporting to Congress. Introduced by Democrats, the bill lacks Republican support, limiting its likelihood of passing in the current GOP-controlled House.
The No Masks for ICE Act would make it illegal for federal agents to cover their faces while conducting immigration enforcement unless the masks were required for their safety or health.
The bill would also require agents to clearly display their name and agency affiliation on their clothes during arrests and enforcement operations.
Rep. Laura Friedman emphasized that 'When agents are masked and anonymous, you cannot have accountability. That's not how democracy works. That's not how our country works.'
The bill would direct the Department of Homeland Security to set up discipline procedures for officers who did not comply and report annually on those numbers to Congress.
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