The VISIBLE Act requires federal immigration enforcement officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and authorized state and local partners to wear clearly visible identification during public immigration enforcement actions such as patrols, stops, arrests, and raids. The identification must display the officer's agency name in letters readable from at least 25 feet away and either the officer's last name or badge number, positioned on outer clothing where it cannot be hidden by equipment or body armor. The bill allows face coverings only when necessary for covert operations or hazardous conditions. DHS must enforce compliance through administrative discipline, submit annual reports to Congress documenting enforcement actions and violations, and the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties must investigate public complaints and provide recommendations for corrective action. The legislation takes effect upon enactment with no specified additional funding, and aims to increase transparency and accountability in immigration law enforcement.
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