1. United States
2. Iowa
3. Letter

I am writing to urge your support for the Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement (VISIBLE) Act of 2025, introduced by Senators Alex Padilla and Cory Booker. This legislation is essential to restore transparency, accountability, and public trust in immigration enforcement operations. Under current practices, federal immigration agents have increasingly conducted public-facing operations while wearing unmarked tactical gear and concealing their identities. This lack of visible identification endangers public safety, creates fear and confusion, and increases risks for both the public and law enforcement personnel. Reports from Los Angeles County—where plainclothes, masked agents have detained individuals without identifying themselves—highlight the urgent need for reform. The VISIBLE Act would: • Require all immigration enforcement officers to display clear identification, including agency name and badge number or name, visible above tactical gear. • Prohibit non-medical face coverings that obscure identity during public-facing operations. • Mandate DHS establish disciplinary procedures, report annually to Congress on compliance, and investigate complaints via the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. This legislation ensures that enforcement actions are conducted with transparency, protecting both the public and officers, and reinforcing trust between communities and law enforcement. I urge you to support the VISIBLE Act to strengthen oversight and safeguard public confidence in immigration enforcement.