MENG INTRODUCES LEGISLATION REQUIRING ICE AGENTS TO CLEARLY DISPLAY BADGES AND AGENCY TIES

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced that she introduced the ICE Badge Visibility Act (H.R.4298), a bill requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to visibly display their badge, badge number, and law enforcement affiliation when questioning, arresting, or detaining an individual.

This legislation was introduced in response to an alarming trend of ICE agents conducting immigration enforcement without identifying themselves. It is a commonsense solution that protects the public from those impersonating law enforcement, as well as the safety of agents interacting with members of the public.

"Law enforcement agents across many of our federal agencies are required to display their badge and badge number while on duty. It keeps our communities and our agents safe," said Congresswoman Meng. "ICE agents on duty should be required to visibly identify themselves and their agency as well. This legislation would ensure a level of transparency between the public and our federal law enforcement."

Many other law enforcement agents, including those serving in the New York City Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), are already typically required by local, state, and/or federal laws to display their badges.