Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that immigration enforcement operations must be transparent, accountable, and consistent with constitutional protections for all persons within the United States.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 815 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 815

 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that immigration 
enforcement operations must be transparent, accountable, and consistent 
   with constitutional protections for all persons within the United 
                                States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 17, 2025

 Mr. Khanna (for himself, Ms. Crockett, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Jackson of 
Illinois) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
 Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on 
  the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently 
   determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that immigration 
enforcement operations must be transparent, accountable, and consistent 
   with constitutional protections for all persons within the United 
                                States.

Whereas the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through United States 
        Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States Customs and 
        Border Protection (CBP), exercises significant enforcement powers that 
        directly affect civil liberties and public trust;
Whereas ICE agents have reportedly detained individuals using unmarked vehicles 
        and while wearing plain clothes and facial coverings which has fueled 
        impersonation of immigration officers;
Whereas, in a Chicago raid in September 2025, children, many without clothing, 
        were forcibly removed from their beds and separated from their parents, 
        with at least four United States citizen children temporarily taken into 
        custody;
Whereas reports and court records show that United States citizens detained 
        during immigration operations have declared their citizenship but were 
        ignored, with some held overnight and denied access to counsel;
Whereas at least fifteen United States citizens have been arrested, detained, or 
        questioned about their citizenship since January 2025 by immigration or 
        cooperating local officers, but inadequate reporting and recordkeeping 
        prevent real transparency or accountability;
Whereas, in Illinois, ICE arrested 160 people in January 2025, of whom 31 
        percent had no criminal charge, and by June 2025 that share rose to 61 
        percent of 333 arrests;
Whereas lack of transparency prompted several Members of Congress to seek access 
        to ICE's Broadview facility, but were denied entry despite asserting 
        Congress's right to inspect facilities it funds;
Whereas advocates have described conditions at Broadview as secretive and 
        restrictive, making it difficult for attorneys to advise detainees of 
        their legal rights and exacerbating concerns about due process;
Whereas, in September 2025, California enacted the No Secret Police Act (S.B. 
        627), prohibiting officers from concealing their identity and requiring 
        visible name, badge, or agency identification;
Whereas recent Federal funding increases for ICE enforcement and detention have 
        expanded the agency's reach, heightening the need for transparency and 
        oversight;
Whereas, in June 2025, aggressive ICE raids in Los Angeles led to protests after 
        reports that masked agents in unmarked vehicles used less lethal 
        munitions and clashed with civilians and journalists;
Whereas federally compiled documents submitted to Congress in July 2025, showed 
        ICE agents wearing face coverings during residential raids in Los 
        Angeles, with similar tactics reported in New York, Chicago, and other 
        cities;
Whereas there are existing legislative efforts to address each of these issues;
Whereas the Immigration Enforcement Staff Body Camera Accountability Act (H.R. 
        4651), would require ICE and CBP personnel engaged in enforcement 
        activities to wear body cameras to ensure transparency and 
        accountability;
Whereas the CLEAR ID Act (H.R. 4843), would establish uniform identification 
        standards for Federal law enforcement officers, promoting consistency 
        and public trust;
Whereas the ICE Badge Visibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 4298), mandates that ICE 
        officers display visible badges and identifying information during 
        enforcement operations;
Whereas the No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025 (H.R. 4004), 
        prohibits ICE agents from concealing their identity during public 
        operations, except in limited, safety-related circumstances;
Whereas the Preventing Fraudulent ICE Impersonation Act of 2025 (H.R. 4652), 
        strengthens penalties for individuals who impersonate immigration 
        enforcement officers, thereby protecting the public from fraud and 
        abuse;
Whereas the No Secret Police Act of 2025 (H.R. 4176), prohibits the use of 
        facial coverings by law enforcement officers that conceal their 
        identity, ensuring transparency during interactions with the public; and
Whereas the Homeland Security Improvement Act (H.R. 1678), promotes enhanced 
        oversight, accountability, and training within DHS agencies to safeguard 
        civil rights and ensure fair enforcement practices: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses the sense of the House that the Department of 
        Homeland Security should require all personnel engaged in 
        enforcement operations for United States Immigration and 
        Customs Enforcement and United States Customs and Border 
        Protection to wear body cameras that record interactions with 
        the public, with footage preserved for oversight and 
        investigatory purposes;
            (2) believes that the Department should prohibit the use of 
        masks, face coverings, or other obstructions of identity by 
        enforcement personnel during public operations except in cases 
        of demonstrable, immediate threat to officer safety;
            (3) supports the requirement that all enforcement officers 
        visibly display their name, badge number, and agency 
        affiliation during public operations, consistent with the goals 
        of H.R. 4298, H.R. 4004, and H.R. 4176;
            (4) urges the Department of Homeland Security to establish 
        independent civilian oversight boards empowered to receive 
        complaints, review enforcement actions, and recommend 
        disciplinary measures or policy changes;
            (5) encourages the implementation of mandatory de-
        escalation training for all ICE and CBP officers and agents, 
        consistent with the principles of H.R. 1678; and
            (6) calls for the Justice Department to oversee ICE, 
        thereby enabling more robust civil rights oversight and 
        integration with existing civil liberties enforcement 
        functions.
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