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This bill, titled the "Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026," aims to establish clearer guidelines and accountability for Federal immigration enforcement personnel. It mandates that non-deadly force can only be used when no safer alternative exists, de-escalation efforts have been made, the force is proportional, and the risk to third parties is minimized. Deadly force must adhere to Department of Justice policies. The bill also requires personnel to intervene and report excessive force by colleagues, render medical aid, and prohibits the use of masks or face coverings unless specifically approved for national security, covert operations, or health protection. Personnel must also be identifiable, with uniforms not displaying "Police" to avoid misidentification. The use of certain restricted equipment like flashbangs, rubber bullets, pepper balls, and tear gas is prohibited unless personnel are trained, certified, and operating under specific conditions involving arrests of individuals violating immigration laws or when facing public safety or national security threats, with a pre-approved tactical plan. The bill mandates body and vehicle camera usage, with specific protocols for activation, data retention, and public access to footage, while also requiring annual training on use of force, de-escalation, constitutional rights, and prohibiting race-based enforcement. Finally, it establishes reporting requirements for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice regarding force usage, assaults, identification issues, and impersonations, and creates databases for training and incident reporting.

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