US EditionDHS says ICE won’t comply with California ban on agents wearing masks
California's law requires federal immigration agents to reveal their identities during enforcement, but federal officials cite a 1,000% rise in assaults and refuse to comply with the ban.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing masks while on duty.
- The Department of Homeland Security responded by saying they do not plan to comply with the law, stating it is unconstitutional.
- Newsom called the bills about accountability and said masking practices by Immigration and Customs Enforcement are designed to 'instill fear and chaos'.
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U.S. Attorney Sends Gavin Newsom A Strongly-Worded Reality Check Over Plan To ‘Unmask’ ICE
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli responded to a law passed in California that seeks to ban federal law enforcement agents — specifically Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — from wearing masks that cover their faces while they are working in California.Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), earlier in the week, touted his “first in the nation” law that he said would force ICE agents to “unmask” despite the exponential increase in threats a…
U.S. Attorney Sends Gavin Newsom A Strongly-Worded Reality Check Over Plan To ‘Unmask’ ICE - Real News Now
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing sharp pushback from the federal government after signing a law aimed at banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing masks while operating in his state. Newsom touted the legislation earlier this week as a “first in the nation” effort to “unmask” ICE agents, taunting them at a press conference: “Enough! ICE, unmask! What are you afraid of?” Federal officials quickly pushed back.…
They claim they wear masks to avoid being targeted by criminal networks and dangerous gangs.
Newsom justifies 'No Secret Police' bill prohibiting ICE agents from wearing masks
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Before signing the "No Secret Police" bill over the weekend, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the legislation would reduce the number of ICE raids in the state. During a news conference before he officially signed the bill into law, Newsom rhetorically asked "ICE, unmask, what are you afraid of?” The bill prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing most masks during raids and other operations t…
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