Judge Blocks California Mask Ban for Federal Agents Citing Discrimination
A federal judge has temporarily halted California’s law prohibiting federal immigration agents from concealing their faces while on duty, citing discriminatory application against federal agencies. Despite this block, agents are still required to display clear identification. The ruling, which could have national implications, stemmed from the Trump administration’s lawsuit arguing the ban jeopardized officer safety and overstepped federal authority. The judge suggested that a ban could be permissible if applied equally to all law enforcement agencies.
John Q. Hosedrinker