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New York state set to ban law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing masks
The agreement also bars state police from aiding federal immigration efforts and requires judicial warrants for ICE access to schools and health care sites.
- On Thursday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a New York state budget agreement banning law enforcement from wearing masks while on duty and restricting state cooperation with ICE on federal immigration efforts.
- Budget Director Blake G. Washington expects the Democratic-led legislature to pass the bills next week. Hochul said, "No members of state, local or federal law enforcement wear masks during ordinary operations," allowing exceptions only for genuine operational needs.
- Under the agreement, state law enforcement is prohibited from assisting ICE on federal immigration efforts. The legislation also bars ICE from entering schools, healthcare facilities, homes and other sensitive locations without a judicial warrant.
- The measures will likely face challenges from the Trump administration, as the Justice Department has previously sued California and New Jersey over similar mask bans on federal officers.
- This agreement is part of New York's 2027 budget, which includes sweeping immigration changes. The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the policy.
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New York state is preparing to ban federal agents from wearing face masks as part of a sweeping package of immigration protections included in the state’s budget deal announced Thursday. The measures would also prohibit state and local officials from collaborating with ICE, ban ICE from using New York jails to detain immigrants, and prohibit agents from searching hospitals, schools and churches without a warrant signed by a judge. In response, T…
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