Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a progressive Democrat from Texas, is advancing new legislation that would place additional limits on President Donald Trump’s stepped-up immigration enforcement efforts, setting the stage for another high-profile clash over border policy.
Crockett’s proposal targets the federal government’s use of aircraft to carry out immigration detention and deportation operations. Her bill, formally titled the Transparency Requirements for Aircraft Carriers to Know Immigration Conduct and Enforcement Act — commonly referred to as the TRACK ICE Act — would impose new public reporting requirements on immigration flights conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The legislation was introduced this week alongside Rep. Dan Goldman of New York, a Democrat who has frequently criticized the Trump administration’s approach to immigration and law enforcement.
If enacted, the bill would require ICE and CBP to release detailed information about deportation and detention flights within 72 hours of each mission. Required disclosures would include aircraft identification numbers, departure and arrival times, and mission designations.
In addition, the proposal would mandate the public release of general demographic information about detainees, such as nationality, age category, sex, and family status.
Crockett has argued that immigration enforcement flights have been carried out with insufficient public oversight. In a statement supporting the bill, she said Congress has a responsibility to ensure federal agencies operate transparently and within the bounds of the law.
The push comes as Democrats intensify scrutiny of ICE operations following recent protests in Minneapolis. Demonstrations erupted after an ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during a confrontation. Trump administration officials stated that Good was interfering with federal enforcement activity at the time, while Democratic lawmakers have questioned the agent’s actions and called for further investigation.
Republicans and law-enforcement advocates warn that Crockett’s proposal could carry serious risks. Critics argue that releasing sensitive operational details could expose federal agents to danger, disrupt ongoing investigations, and make enforcement strategies more vulnerable to interference.
Supporters of the bill counter that immigration agencies wield too much authority and should be subject to greater oversight. Conservatives, however, say the effort reflects a broader attempt to weaken immigration enforcement under President Trump.
Fox News Digital contacted the Department of Homeland Security for comment on the legislation, but no response was provided.
The debate unfolds as immigration enforcement activity has increased significantly under Trump’s leadership. According to Human Rights First, deportation flights rose by 44 percent between 2024 and 2025 — a surge the administration credits to stricter border enforcement and interior immigration controls.
As immigration continues to dominate national debate, Crockett’s bill highlights the growing divide in Washington over how far federal agencies should go to enforce the law — and how much transparency is too much.
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