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Rep. Subramanyam introduces WATCH ICE Act
“My WATCH ICE Act will bring accountability and clarity by demanding that ICE report on who exactly they are arresting and deporting,” Subramanyam said.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 22, Aug 2025
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Suhas Subramanyam visiting the Caroline Detention Facility in Bowling Green, Virginia. / subramanyam.house.gov
Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam introduced legislation this week to increase oversight and transparency of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after visiting the Caroline Detention Facility in Bowling Green, Virginia.
The Watching Arrest and Transfer Criminal Histories in ICE (WATCH ICE) Act would require ICE to release quarterly public reports on its enforcement actions, including arrests, detentions, and deportations.
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“My WATCH ICE Act will bring accountability and clarity by demanding that ICE report on who exactly they are arresting and deporting,” Subramanyam said, adding that 78 percent of individuals held at the Caroline facility have no criminal convictions. The detention center is currently operating at 80 percent capacity, its highest level in five years.
I visited an ICE facility in Virginia this week and introduced legislation to hold this administration accountable for its immigration enforcement tactics. One bill would require ICE to publicly report on who it arrests/detentions/deportations and whether they have a criminal… pic.twitter.com/f5xOyJAbUM
— Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) (@RepSuhas) August 22, 2025
“My visit to Caroline Detention Facility was to conduct constitutional oversight of the facility. President Trump ran on prioritizing getting violent criminals off our streets, yet what we have seen has been the intimidation of law-abiding immigrants, some of whom have been here legally for decades,” Subramanyam said.
The congressman also raised concerns about ICE enforcement practices, particularly regarding agents operating without visible identification. He said, “I also want to ensure that we protect the rights and civil liberties of all Americans, which is why I also championed legislation to require ICE agents to wear identification and be unmasked, particularly when apprehending individuals. Many lawful permanent residents and citizens have reached out to me with deep concerns about these practices, and they deserve to feel safe.”
Subramanyam expressed particular concern about ICE operations in courthouses, including in Sterling and Manassas in his district, where immigrants attending hearings have been detained.
Critics argue such practices discourage individuals from appearing in court, undermining due process and forcing them to choose between risking detention or abandoning their legal cases.
The WATCH ICE Act seeks to address these issues by requiring ICE to disclose detailed quarterly enforcement data, including the total number of people arrested, detained, and deported, along with how many of them had criminal convictions and the level of threat they posed.
Subramanyam said the reporting would ensure that ICE’s actions align with its stated mission of prioritizing public safety and restore trust in immigration enforcement.
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