Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 12th district since 2015, recently shared her views on legislation she introduced alongside Rep. Don Beyer. The series of tweets posted on June 12, 2025, emphasize the necessity for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to be easily identifiable by wearing uniforms and badges while on duty.
In her first tweet, “Last month, @RepDonBeyer and I introduced legislation requiring ICE officers to be clearly identifiable by wearing their uniforms and badges on the job. This is important for the safety of the officers and community members.” Coleman underscores the importance of this measure for both officer and community safety.
Coleman further elaborates in another tweet posted at the same time, “In addition, creating an expectation of ICE officers NOT being in uniform also increases the likelihood of criminals impersonating law enforcement as we’ve started to see around the country.” She points out that without such regulations, there is a heightened risk of criminal impersonation.
Finally, she warns against potential consequences in her third tweet from June 12, 2025: “The regular use of plainclothes officers to arrest people off the streets is going to lead to mistaken identity and tragedy.” Coleman expresses concern about possible tragic outcomes due to misidentification.
Bonnie Watson Coleman has served in Congress since replacing Rush Holt Jr. in 2015. Before that, she was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly from 2006 to 2010. Born in Camden in 1945, she resides in Ewing Township and holds a BA from Thomas Edison State University.
