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This bill aims to prevent fraudulent impersonation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers by establishing strict legal penalties and restrictions. The legislation makes it unlawful for non-ICE personnel to wear, display, or possess ICE apparel, badges, or insignia in a manner that could be interpreted as impersonating a federal law enforcement officer, with potential criminal penalties of fines and up to 7 years in prison. Additionally, the bill prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing ICE-branded items without express authorization from the Department of Homeland Security, with potential civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation. The legislation also mandates seizure and forfeiture of unauthorized ICE apparel and requires the Homeland Security Secretary to establish a public awareness campaign and national reporting mechanism for ICE impersonation incidents. Furthermore, the bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct periodic studies on immigration official impersonation and directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment. The underlying motivation is to protect communities from fraud, reduce public fear, and maintain trust in law enforcement by preventing unauthorized individuals from falsely representing themselves as ICE officials.

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