1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The VISIBLE Act is a crucial step towards restoring accountability and transparency in immigration enforcement. By requiring immigration officers to display visible identification during public enforcement actions, this legislation upholds constitutional principles and promotes public trust. The findings clearly state that transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining faith in our system of governance. Immigration enforcement should not operate in secrecy or obscurity when directly engaging with the public. The provisions mandating visible display of agency and officer identifiers, along with disciplinary measures for non-compliance, help ensure immigration authorities cannot abuse their power without consequence. Requiring facial visibility except for specific operational needs further prevents actions being taken with impunity. The reporting requirements and oversight role for the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties provide an important mechanism for public oversight and redress of grievances. This legislation is a reasonable, balanced approach to upholding the rule of law in immigration matters. It recognizes the need for lawful enforcement while ensuring basic civil liberties protections. A request to support and pass the VISIBLE Act aligns with principles of democratic accountability, human rights, and restoring faith in federal immigration practices. Approval of this measure would represent a positive step in the right direction.