Maryland Democrat proposes bill to ‘digitally unmask’ ICE agents

A Maryland Democrat is seeking to strip ICE agents accused of violent or unconstitutional misconduct of their anonymity, proposing a new “digital disclosure” process that he says will preserve identifying data, so victims can pursue accountability in court.

The bill was introduced by Maryland State Delegate David Moon, a Democrat and longtime Judiciary Committee leader, who says the measure is designed to ensure victims can identify federal agents accused of serious misconduct while restricting access to civil rights in court-ordered or criminal cases.

“I’m introducing a bill to ‘digitally unmask’ anonymous ICE agents involved in violent or unconstitutional misconduct,” Moon said in a post on X. “Maryland will use widely available technology to preserve identifying data so victims can seek justice in court in serious and credible cases.”

The legislation would create a process that would allow courts to order the preservation and disclosure of digital information that could identify federal agents accused of violent or unconstitutional misconduct, targeting cases in which agents operate without visible identification during enforcement actions.

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It defines “digital identification data” broadly to include license plate information, cell tower and cell phone data, GPS and location data, image search results, StingRay logs, facial recognition data and any other recoverable digital information that can help confirm an agent’s identity.

The bill limits access to that data to serious cases, requiring a court order in a civil suit alleging a violation of constitutional rights or in a criminal proceeding involving alleged misconduct.

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Maryland Democratic Governor Wes Moore shakes hands with State Delegate David Moon. (Steve Rourke/AP Photo)

Under the proposal, the law would go into effect on October 1, 2026, giving state agencies and courts time to establish procedures for filing and handling covered digital records.

Moon did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the legislation.

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Good moments for Renee Nicole before she was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis. (Obtained by Fox News)

Moon introduced the bill a day after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Goode was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7.

The cellphone video sparked widespread reaction from officials and lawmakers, as federal authorities moved quickly to defend the ICE agent involved in the shooting.

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Federal officials said the agent acted in self-defense after Judd drove her car at him, and the Department of Homeland Security called her actions an “act of domestic terrorism.”

Democrats and some local residents strongly criticized the deadly shooting, condemning it as unjustified and urging those responsible to be held accountable, while many lawmakers called for an investigation and prosecution in the wake of widespread protests.