The DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026 mandates the Department of Homeland Security to disclose comprehensive documentation on specific use of.
The DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide detailed documentation and materials related to certain use of force incidents. This includes body-worn camera footage, written reports, photographic evidence, and communications logs. The Secretary of Homeland Security must produce these materials in unredacted form, with any redactions justified in writing. The bill applies to incidents occurring on or after January 20, 2025, that result in a wound or death of an individual or any death while in DHS custody.