Immigration Enforcement Staff Body Camera Accountability Act
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Last progress July 23, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on July 23, 2025 by Adriano J. Espaillat
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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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AI Summary
This bill would require all immigration enforcement staff to wear body cameras while doing official work. The cameras must be turned on at the start of the shift and stay on the entire time. It covers ICE and Border Patrol agents and officers, plus detention center staff who interact with detainees .
The Department of Homeland Security must set rules within 60 days on how the cameras are used and how video is shared. People involved in a case can access the video under these rules. The agencies must also create training and set clear limits on using AI and facial recognition with body camera footage. If required video is missing, staff can face discipline, and they can’t claim a “malfunction” without proof. The DHS Inspector General must do a yearly check on privacy. No new money is provided; the plan must use existing funds .
- Who is affected: ICE and Border Patrol agents and officers, and detention facility staff who interact with detainees.
- What changes: Always-on body cameras during shifts; video available to parties in related cases; training and clear policies, including on AI and facial recognition limits.
- Accountability: Discipline if cameras aren’t recording as required; no “malfunction” excuse without evidence.
- Privacy: Yearly privacy reviews of how video is collected, stored, and shared.
- When: DHS starts rulemaking within 60 days of enactment; the wear-and-use requirement takes effect when DHS finalizes its rule .