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This bill, known as the "CLEAR ID Act," aims to enhance transparency and accountability in civil immigration enforcement by restricting the use of federal funds for immigration enforcement activities unless specific identification requirements are met. The bill requires that immigration officers conducting enforcement actions must not wear masks or facial coverings that hide their identity, must use vehicles that clearly show their agency's name, and must verbally and visually identify themselves by showing a badge and wearing a uniform representing their agency. The legislation was motivated by several reported incidents of individuals impersonating immigration officers, which the bill argues erodes public trust in law enforcement. Exceptions to these requirements are allowed for medically necessary masks or for undercover operations that have been carefully approved after assessing risks such as potential personal injury, property damage, civil liability, privacy invasion, and the potential for unlawful conduct. The bill applies to personnel from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other federal, state, or local agencies authorized to conduct civil immigration enforcement actions.

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