People Are Calling Democrats’ Newly Proposed Bill Requiring ICE To Wear Scannable QR Code Badges The “Worst Idea”


Recently, ICE agents have been masking their identities from the public while on the job.

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Well, Rep. Ritchie Torres is introducing a bill called the “Quick Recognition Act” to help people identify ICE agents who are concealing their identities. “There is nothing the Trump administration fears more than transparency and accountability,” Torres’ spokesperson recently said.

A person in a suit speaks during a formal setting. An American flag is visible in the background. A nameplate reads "Mr. Torres."

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The Quick Recognition Act would require ICE agents to wear QR codes on their uniforms that, when scanned, direct the scanner to a website with details about the officer’s identity, including their name and badge number.

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The newly introduced bill has gone viral online, and many people are questioning its practicality on the streets. Here’s what they’re saying:

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“Yeah, that’ll do it.”

Tweet from Jordan commenting, "Yeah, that'll do it," on a tweet about Rep. Ritchie Torres proposing ICE officers wear scannable QR codes for identification

“Great idea! The thing that annoys and vexes everyone when it’s a restaurant menu is also very practical and easy to do when someone is pointing a gun at you!”

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“Trying to scan the QR code on the ICE agent choking me but first I have to watch a 10 second FanDuel ad.”

Tweet by @AntiClimaco joking about scanning a QR code on an ICE agent, referencing a bill requiring ICE officers to wear identification
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“QR code ICE badges are the worst idea since QR code menus.”

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“ICE is literally shooting mothers in the face. And the Democrats want to respond with ‘Um, excuse me, may I scan your QR code so I can speak to your manager?'”

Tweet by Saikat Chakrabarti criticizing Democrats' response to ICE, with a retweet about a bill for ICE officers to wear QR codes for identification

“If you’re really nice, they’ll smash your phone AFTER you get that pic.”

Tweet joking about getting phone pictures before ICE officers' badge info becomes accessible via QR codes, referencing a proposed bill
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“Stupidest opposition party”

Tweet about a bill proposing ICE officers wear QR codes for identification, including full name and badge number, with sarcastic comment above
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“If there’s one thing I can always count on making me feel MORE panicked and hopeless in these times it’s the Democrats.”

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What are your thoughts about this proposed bill? Let us know in the comments below.

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