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NJ SCR139

NJ SCR139
Urges U.S. President and Congress to enact "Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement Act of 2025."

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Introduced
12/01/2025
In Committee
12/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This resolution respectfully urges Congress and the President to enact the "VISIBLE Act" introduced in the United States Senate as S.2212 on July 8, 2025. The "VISIBLE Act," also known as the "Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement Act of 2025," requires officers of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or any individual authorized, deputized, or designated to perform immigration enforcement to wear visible identification during the performance of public immigration enforcement functions. Under the "VISIBLE Act," immigration officers would be required to display the full name or widely recognized initials of the officer's employing agency and the officer's last name or badge number. Non-medical face coverings are also prohibited under the "VISIBLE Act" unless operationally necessary for covert operations or environmental hazards. The "VISIBLE Act" requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to discipline officers who fail to comply with the bill's provisions and additionally requires the secretary to issue an annual report to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security and to several congressional committees regarding the enforcement of the bill's provisions. The "VISIBLE Act" further requires the Office for Civil Liberties to investigate complaints by the public on certain immigration enforcement actions, issue recommendations to relevant department components regarding compliance and corrective action, and include this information in its annual public report. Requiring officers engaged in public immigration actions to clearly identify themselves is crucial for the safety of the public. Authorities in several states have arrested impersonators of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. As immigration enforcement actions are expected to surge, it becomes increasingly important to ensure the authenticity and accountability of the authorities designated to do this work.

AI Summary

This joint resolution urges the U.S. President and Congress to enact the "Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement Act of 2025" (VISIBLE Act), which would require federal immigration enforcement officers from agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to wear clearly visible identification during public enforcement actions. Specifically, officers would need to display their agency's name or initials and their last name or badge number, and would be prohibited from wearing non-medical face coverings except in cases of covert operations or environmental hazards. The resolution highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement, noting the increasing instances of agent impersonation and the need to protect individual rights. It emphasizes that the proposed legislation aligns with principles of justice and would help prevent potential abuses of power by providing a clear mechanism for identifying law enforcement personnel during immigration-related interactions. The resolution also calls for the Clerk of the General Assembly or Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution to key federal government officials, including the President, Vice President, congressional leaders, and the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 12/01/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR139
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/139_I1.HTM
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