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NJ ACR71
NJ ACR71Urges U.S. President and Congress to enact "Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement Act of 2025."
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 resolution respectfully urges the President and Congress of the United States to pass the "Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement Act of 2025," also known as the "VISIBLE Act," which was introduced in the Senate as S.2212 on July 8, 2025. The primary goal of the VISIBLE Act is to enhance transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement by requiring officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or any authorized individual performing immigration enforcement, to wear visible identification during public-facing immigration enforcement activities. This identification would include the officer's full name or agency initials and their last name or badge number, and would prohibit non-medical face coverings unless operationally necessary for covert operations or environmental hazards. The Act also mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security discipline non-compliant officers, report annually on enforcement of these provisions to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and congressional committees, and requires the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to investigate public complaints and issue recommendations, all of which is intended to address concerns about impersonations of federal agents and ensure the authenticity and accountability of immigration enforcement authorities, especially as immigration enforcement actions are expected to increase.
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Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR71 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/71_I1.HTM |
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