Specialized training requirements

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall require all immigration enforcement officers and agents to complete specialized training, in addition to basic training required by the Department, before conducting enforcement operations, including training on— (1) identity verification procedures and documentation review designed to prevent the wrongful detention of United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, Native Americans, and other individuals who are lawfully present in the United States; (2) deescalation techniques and safe civilian engagement practices to ensure immigration enforcement operations are conducted in a manner that protects public safety and reduces the risk of unnecessary force; (3) language access and interpretation procedures to ensure effective communication during enforcement encounters with individuals who have limited English proficiency; (4) recognizing medical distress, disabilities, and mental health conditions, and responding appropriately during enforcement encounters to individuals experiencing medical emergencies or requiring disability-related accommodations; (5) constitutional protections and civil rights laws governing immigration enforcement activities, including protections against unlawful searches, seizures, and discriminatory enforcement; and (6) preventing discriminatory enforcement practices, including profiling based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or language proficiency.