ICE Out of Our Faces Act

Prohibition of biometric surveillance: Covered immigration officers are prohibited from acquiring, possessing, accessing, or using biometric surveillance systems or derived information, which limits the use of facial and other biometric recognition (Section 3(a)).

Mandatory data deletion: All information collected by a covered immigration officer for use in or derived from a biometric surveillance system must be deleted within s 30 days after the Act's enactment (Section 3(b)).

Legal recourse for individuals: An aggrieved individual has the right to institute proceedings against the Federal Government in any court of competent jurisdiction if this section is violated (Section 3(c)(2)(B)).

Available legal relief: In successful civil actions, courts may award actual damages, punitive damages, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, or other appropriate relief (Section 3(c)(2)(D)).

Enforcement by State officers: State attorneys general or other authorized State officers may bring civil actions on behalf of residents if their interests are threatened or adversely affected by a violation (Section 3(c)(2)(C)).

Accountability for officers: Covered immigration officers who violate these provisions may face penalties such as retraining, suspension, or termination (Section 3(d)).