Bill > A08995

This bill, known as the "Facial Identification and Transparency in Immigration Enforcement Act," requires federal immigration enforcement agents (such as those from Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE) to clearly identify themselves when conducting enforcement activities in New York State. Specifically, agents must visibly display their federal identification badge and credentials, and cannot obscure their faces except in cases of imminent safety threats or during a public health emergency. When requested, agents must provide their name, agency, and badge number. The bill mandates that state and local law enforcement agencies report any violations of these requirements to the New York State Attorney General within 48 hours, and the Attorney General can investigate and bring civil actions with potential fines of up to $5,000 per violation. Additionally, the bill stipulates that evidence obtained by immigration agents who fail to comply with these identification requirements may be deemed inadmissible in New York state criminal and civil court proceedings, unless the court determines that excluding such evidence would result in manifest injustice. The legislation aims to enhance transparency, protect civil liberties, and reduce fear and confusion during immigration enforcement actions by ensuring that individuals know who is conducting enforcement activities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8995