California bans law enforcement mask mandates amid federal non-compliance
TL;DR
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced that federal immigration enforcement agents will not comply with California's new law banning on-duty officers from covering their faces, asserting federal jurisdiction and citing safety concerns amid increased assaults on agents. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to restrict law enforcement face coverings, but federal agencies, including ICE and CBP, plan to ignore it, citing safety and operational reasons.
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- DHS says ICE won’t comply with California ban on agents wearing masks The Hill
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