TRACK ICE Act

Key Points

• This bill, introduced by Representative Crockett, would stop private flight companies from hiding their flight information if they are working for immigration agencies like ICE or CBP. Currently, some private planes can keep their location and flight paths secret, but this would make that data public for flights carrying detainees.
• The Department of Homeland Security would be required to post flight details online within 72 hours of any trip used for detention or deportation. This includes where the plane took off, where it landed, and the specific ID number of the aircraft so the public can track its movement.
• The government would also have to share specific details about the people on board, such as their nationality, age, and gender. They would also have to report if the people being moved were in restraints like handcuffs or shackles during the flight.
• This change aims to increase oversight of how the government moves people in its custody. By making this information public, advocacy groups and the general public can better understand how many people are being deported or moved between detention centers and where those flights are going.

Impact Analysis

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