House Democrats introduced legislation that if passed would force federal immigration enforcement agents to wear a public-facing identification in the form of a clearly visible and scannable QR code during enforcement actions.

The measure, H.R. 7233, was introduced last week by Rep. Ritchie Torre, a Democrat from New York, and referred to the House judiciary and homeland security committees. It currently has two cosponsors, Democratic Reps. Darren Soto and Shri Thanedar, and has taken no steps beyond initial referral.

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    1 day ago

    Or… get this crazy idea: We can require them to remove their masks when on duty.

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      As mad as I am, if I was tasked with defining a system of accountability, it would be to make absolutely sure every cop knew they were occupying a public service position. Their names, home address, EVERYTHING is publicly published. Their faces go up on posters in their neighborhoods “this is your law representative tasked with reporting and enforcement!”. Just like a politician. They can be sued individually just like doctors. That should cut down on the number of ass clowns just looking to stomp minorities at least.

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      22 hours ago

      Pretty much. It just seems nuts that the idea of a government security force wearing masks is not a source of constant outrage from the entire political spectrum. Accountability is a basic principle of modern government.

      Even if you’re a MAGA fuckwit and agree with everything ICE is doing, you should be gravely concerned that they’re doing it while wearing masks.

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      24 hours ago

      What, and have them feel a modicum of responsibility for their actions?

      Wow, it’s like you don’t even appreciate the roving gangs of unaccountable state-sponsored masked murderers that Stephen Miller and Trump worked so hard to buy for you with your money.