ICE Standards Act

Improved Training and Safety: Officers must complete annual training on use of force, de-escalation strategies, and constitutional rights, which aims to promote sound judgment and mitigate risks to both officers and the public (Section 2(a)).

Increased Accountability: The requirement for all immigration officers to use body-worn cameras and for all enforcement vehicles to use dashboard cameras provides a record of actions (Section 2(b)).

Clearer Identification: Requiring officers to wear uniforms that clearly display their identity or agency helps the public know who is conducting enforcement (Section 2(c)).

Protection of Sensitive Spaces: The bill prohibits enforcement actions in "protected areas" such as schools, hospitals, medical facilities, places of worship, and polling places, unless certain exceptions apply (Section 2(d)).

Prevention of Wrongful Deportation: The bill requires officers to verify citizenship status prior to an arrest and strictly prohibits the deportation of United States nationals (Section 2(f)).

Local Coordination: By requiring the Secretary to notify local law enforcement of impending operations at least one day in advance, the bill facilitates coordination with state and local agencies (Section 2(g)).

Exceptions to Protected Areas: Enforcement actions can still occur in schools, hospitals, or places of worship under exigent circumstances, such as national security threats, imminent risks of violence, or when a safe alternative location does not exist (Section 2(d)).

Exceptions to Identification: Officers are not required to wear identification if there is a public safety or national security threat, if it is necessary for a safe operation, or if they have prior written approval from a supervisor (Section 2(c)).