US EditionOfficers who cover their faces could be charged with a misdemeanor under California proposal
- California state senators Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguin introduced the No Secret Police Act on Monday to require law enforcement officers to show their faces and carry identifying information during official duties.
- This proposal responds to recent federal immigration raids on June 6 in Los Angeles, where some officers wore face coverings and anonymity during operations that sparked widespread protests.
- Videos shared on social media depict anonymous law enforcement agents arriving in plain vehicles and apprehending individuals, prompting worries about oversight, openness, and potential impersonation of police personnel.
- Wiener expressed concern over an increasing number of law enforcement agents, especially at the federal level, who are fully concealing their identities, describing the situation as alarming because individuals are being taken off the streets and effectively disappearing.
- The bill would create misdemeanor charges for noncompliance but faces enforcement challenges since federal officers cannot be prosecuted by state courts, while opponents argue masks protect officers from threats.
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Masked officers arrest man in Cathedral City, prompting civil rights concerns
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - Masked officers detained at least one man during an operation on Tuesday, prompting concerns from some community members. The incident, captured on video and sent to News Channel 3, shows a bystander repeatedly asking for badge numbers from the officers, who said they aren't from the area. The viewer who sent in the video said the incident happened in Cathedral City. The TODEC Legal Center, corroborated this info…
News Facts NetworkDHS Criticizes California Bill Requiring Officers to Show Faces
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sharply criticized a California proposal that would ban law enforcement from covering their faces during public interactions, calling the measure dangerous and inflammatory. The bill, introduced by California State Sen. Scott Wiener (D) as the "No Secret Police Act" (SB627), seeks to restore trust in communities by mandating visible…
DHS denounces ‘despicable’ California proposal to mandate officers show their faces
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemned the California proposal to ban law enforcement officers from covering their faces when interacting with the public. In a post on X on Monday, DHS’s social media account took aim at California State Sen. Scott Wiener (D) — who announced the legislation — saying his “rhetoric comparing ICE…
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