Definitions

In this Act: (1) In general Except as otherwise provided, the terms in this Act have the meanings given such terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101). (2) Agent The term agent means any employee, officer, or contractor acting under the authority of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (3) Enforcement operation The term enforcement operation means any enforcement activity under the immigration laws, including an arrest, a detention, a questioning, a raid, or an investigation (whether on public or private property) carried out by an agent. (4) Facial covering The term facial covering means any mask, garment, helmet, or other item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of an individual, including a balaclava, a tactical mask, or any face-shielding item. (5) United States The term United States means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.