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State Rep. Briel Says She Fears Heavier ICE Presence in Illinois in Wake of Federal Budget Bill’s Passage
UNITED STATES, JUL 15 – Democratic senators introduced legislation to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks during enforcement to improve transparency amid an 830% rise in assaults, officials said.
- State Representative Amy Murri Briel said on July 11 that federal immigration activity appears to be increasing across Illinois.
- This increase follows recent criticism of ICE agents for using unmarked vehicles, civilian clothes, and masks, with concerns growing since the Trump administration.
- Briel and other Illinois lawmakers are proposing three bills in Springfield aimed at addressing ICE operations in the state amid local apprehension.
- A coalition of 21 Democratic attorneys general signed a letter urging Congress to ban ICE agents from wearing masks and require visible identification, as stated in the VISIBLE Act.
- These legislative efforts and public skepticism suggest ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement tactics and call for clearer accountability measures.
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NY AG, lawmakers push to unmask ICE
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other state attorneys general want Congress to pass federal laws requiring federal immigration agents to identify themselves. The theoretical measures would prevent them from wearing a mask to hide their faces or concealing their identifications or badges during arrests. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox!…
Washington, Jul 15 (EFE).- The U.S. government denounced this Tuesday an 830 percent increase in attacks on Immigration and Customs Control (ICE) agents between January 21 and Monday, compared to the same period of 2024. The Department of National Security (DHS) considered that one of the factors that have led to this rise is the increase in rhetoric against these workers by the media and some politicians. “Democrat members of Congress have been…
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Denver GazetteColorado Attorney General joins 21 others in push to require ICE agents to take off masks
The Colorado Attorney General's Office joined a coalition of state attorneys general in urging Congress to ban the use of masked and plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during arrests.
‘Reprehensible’: Assaults On ICE Agents Skyrocket, Up 830% Over Last Year
Assaults against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are up a mind-boggling 830% between January 21st and July 14th, 2025, over the same dates one year earlier.The Department of Homeland Security shared the staggering information in a press release on Tuesday along with an official statement from DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.“Brave ICE law enforcement are risking their lives every day to keep our communities safe fro…
NY lawmakers push legislation to unmask ICE agents
ALBANY, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Several New York lawmakers are pushing legislation to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal enforcement agents from wearing face coverings and plain clothes during immigration enforcement. The Mandating End of Lawless Tactics Act, co-sponsored by Senator Patricia Fahy and Assemblymember Tony Simone, would require ICE agents to wear visible uniforms with name badges and agency-identifying apparel. …
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