ICE Agents Could Be Banned From Wearing Masks Under New Proposal

A Disturbing Sign We’ve Accepted a “New Normal” From Trump

Of all the things this Trump term, the rapid normalization of masked law enforcement disturbs me the most.

ICE agents could be banned from wearing masks under new proposal

Officers who conceal their faces while performing official duties could be charged with a misdemeanor under a new bill.

Proposed bill would ban ICE agents, law enforcement from wearing masks in California

California Senate Bill 627 would ban law enforcement from wearing masks on the job, a response to photos of ICE agents covering their faces as immigration enforcement in the state ramps up.

Scott Weiner's Latest Bill Would Ban ICE Agents From Wearing Face Coverings in California

State Senators Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguin just introduced a new bill that would ban law enforcement agents from being masked on the job, a move seemingly targeted at federal ICE agents who’ve been wearing gaiters while performing recent raids.It’s an ironic turn that after years of anti-mask tantrums during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Donald Trump supporters have suddenly become incredibly fond of masks. But this has nothing to do w…

Newsom: Enforcing Immigration Laws “Illegal.” Calif. Senator Wants to Prohibit Masking of Federal Agents.

Calif. Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom and state Senator Scott Wiener believe they can stop the enforcement of federal immigration laws. ... The post Newsom: Enforcing Immigration Laws “Illegal.” Calif. Senator Wants to Prohibit Masking of Federal Agents. appeared first on The New American.

Yohnka: ICE officers should not be allowed to wear masks

Edwin C. Yohnka Last year, students on college and university campuses across the country gathered to protest military actions by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza. Fearing retribution and targeting by universities, police and others for their speech, many of the students donned masks to cover their faces. In response, state and local legislators introduced measures […]