Washington Post - California
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Saturday prohibiting federal agents
from wearing identity-concealing masks during enforcement operations, a
controversial practice that the expected contender for the Democratic
nomination in 2028 likened to “a dystopian sci-fi movie.”
The legislation, which appears to be the first of its kind signed into law in the country, seeks to end a common practice among U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents that critics say erodes transparency,
fosters fear and raises concerns that criminals could try to pose as
federal officers. The Department of Homeland Security has maintained
that using masks to shield ICE agents’ faces protects them against
harassment and doxing.
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