Massachusetts Bill Filed to Ban ICE Agents From Wearing Masks

Proposed state bill would ban mask wearing by law enforcement

A bill has been introduced in the Massachusetts state legislature that would ban law enforcement from wearing masks and one lawmaker, who is co-sponsoring the bill, is from western Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Moves to Ban ICE Agents From Wearing Masks

Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing back against immigration enforcement tactics with a new bill that would ban ICE agents from wearing masks while making arrests. State Rep. Jim Hawkins filed the legislation this week. It would make it illegal for immigration agents—and any law enforcement officer—to cover their faces while on the job, unless it’s for health or safety reasons like smoke or disease. If passed, violators could face a misdemeanor …

Melting ICE? Pols tout bill to unmask Feds but its implementation inside court remains unclear

A handful of elected officials touted the MELT ICE bill on Wednesday, which would force Feds to unmask; however, its implementation inside immigration court remains murky. Assemblymember Tony Simone, sponsor of the Mandating End of Lawless Tactics or (MELT) bill, along with Comptroller Brad Lander, Borough President Mark Levine, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simone, and Assemblymember Grace Lee, gathered outside of 26 Federal Plaza on July 9 to officia…

From Slavery to ICE: The Paper Trail of Oppression

In the United States, power often comes down to documentation. For centuries, those in power have used documents to police freedom. From the plantation to the border, a lack of paperwork has always meant danger for Black and Brown people. America has a paper trail of oppression. During slavery, Black people couldn’t move without permission. […] The post From Slavery to ICE: The Paper Trail of Oppression appeared first on The Black Wall Street Ti…

Massachusetts bill filed to ban ICE agents from wearing masks

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - A newly introduced bill in Massachusetts aims to prohibit federal immigration enforcement officers from wearing masks while on the job. With the ongoing ICE raids and detainments, agents often cover their faces with masks, and in a new bill filed this week, it would prevent them from being in disguise. State Representative Jim Hawkins is proposing legislation to ban law enforcement and immigration officials at all levels…

ICE agents wouldn't be allowed to wear masks in Massachusetts in proposed legislation

A lawmaker wants to prevent ICE agents from wearing masks while on the job in Massachusetts.