The "Granite State No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act" establishes specific requirements for state and local law enforcement officers who assist the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the federal 287(g) program. The bill mandates that officers must clearly display either their name or badge number, prohibits them from wearing facial coverings or masks, and requires that they do not disable or disengage their body-worn cameras while performing their duties. Additionally, law enforcement agencies are required to develop disciplinary measures for officers who fail to comply with these requirements, and any complaints regarding violations must be forwarded to the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Unit for investigation.
The bill does not introduce any new revenue but may lead to indeterminable expenditures due to the potential increase in complaints that the Civil Rights Unit may need to handle. The Department of Justice anticipates that if the number of complaints exceeds a certain threshold, additional staff may be required, which could incur costs ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 annually. However, the Department of Safety indicates that the bill aligns with existing policies and is not expected to have a significant impact on their operations. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.