Rep. Norcross Introduces Bill Requiring ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras

WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced the introduction of the Trust Through Transparency Act to require all immigration enforcement officials to wear and operate body cameras during public-facing immigration enforcement actions.

"Last week, a US citizen was shot and killed in Minnesota by a masked ICE agent. We should not need tragedies like this to know ICE agents nationwide must wear body cameras, which is why I introduced a bill to require all immigration enforcement officials to do so, just as police officers in New Jersey are already required to do," said Congressman Donald Norcross. "This loss demands action, and transparency is not optional when lives are on the line."

Last week's tragedy in Minneapolis is a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked power and the lack of transparency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The legislation would establish clear standards for the use and retention of body-worn camera footage, require footage to be retained for a defined period unless it captures serious incidents, and mandate annual public reporting and oversight measures to ensure accountability for enforcement actions. Requiring body cameras during public-facing immigration enforcement provides clear documentation of encounters, helps protect civil rights, and rebuilds public trust.

Read the one-pager here.

Read the full bill text here.

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