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Michigan Senator's VISIBLE Act Aims for ICE Transparency

7/13/2025

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Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has unveiled the VISIBLE Act, a bold move to require ICE agents to don visible identification during operations. This legislation seeks to boost transparency and protect communities amid alarming impersonation cases. However, critics like Trump warn it could endanger agents, highlighting a troubling rise in violence against them. The bill also introduces strict penalties for those who fail to comply.

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Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has unveiled the VISIBLE Act, a bold move to require ICE agents to don visible identification during operations. This legislation seeks to boost transparency and protect communities amid alarming impersonation cases. However, critics like Trump warn it could endanger agents, highlighting a troubling rise in violence against them. The bill also introduces strict penalties for those who fail to comply.