California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations
California will be the first state to ban most law enforcement from covering their faces while conducting official business under a bill.
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2 developments- Sep 20, 2025California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations
- Sep 22, 2025DHS says ICE won’t comply with California ban on agents wearing masks
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Quiet for 372 daysLast development · Sep 22, 2025 — DHS says ICE won’t comply with California ban on agents wearing masks
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4 viewpointsWho Will Enforce California’s Ban on Masks for Law Enforcement?
California passes law banning ICE agents from wearing masks to hide their identities
California bans face coverings for most law enforcement officers during operations
California bans masks meant to hide law enforcement officers' identities
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8 viewpointsDHS says it won't comply with California ban on masked law enforcement
ICE won’t comply with California ban on agents wearing masks, DHS says
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