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H.R. 4004: No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025

This bill, titled the No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025, aims to increase the transparency and accountability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during immigration enforcement operations. Here are the key provisions of the bill:

Identification Requirements for ICE Agents

The bill mandates that all ICE agents conducting enforcement activities must not wear any facial coverings. Instead, they are required to wear a garment that clearly displays their name and affiliation with ICE. This aims to ensure that the public can identify the agents during enforcement actions.

Exceptions to Identification Rules

There are specific exceptions to the identification requirements:

If an ICE agent is responding to an imminent threat that could cause serious bodily harm or death, they may be allowed to wear facial coverings.
If an ICE agent needs to wear protective gear for safety or medical purposes, such exemption also applies.

After using such exceptions, the agent's supervisor must document and review the situation within 48 hours to assess whether the use of the exemption was justified. If deemed inappropriate, disciplinary actions may be initiated.

Compliance and Enforcement Mechanisms

The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create procedures that ensure compliance with the requirements laid out in this legislation. Key aspects include:

Disciplinary reviews for agents who violate the bill’s provisions.
Processes for accepting and reviewing complaints regarding violations through the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security.

Additionally, the Secretary must submit an annual report to Congress. This report will include details about disciplinary actions taken and a summary of complaints received, along with the outcomes of those complaints.

Definitions

The bill provides definitions for several important terms used within the text:

Agent: Refers to any employee, officer, or contractor acting on behalf of ICE.
Enforcement operation: Any activity related to enforcing immigration laws, which may include arrests, detentions, questioning, or raids.
Facial covering: Any item that conceals a person's face, such as masks or helmets.

Severability and Effectiveness

The bill contains a severability clause, meaning if any part of the bill is found to be invalid, the remaining sections will still be in effect. The bill is set to become effective 30 days after its enactment.