California Enacts Mask Ban for Law Enforcement, Igniting Federal Confrontation
California Enacts Mask Ban for Law Enforcement, Igniting Federal Confrontation California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a controversial bill into law, prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), from wearing masks while on duty. The ban, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, is a direct response to federal agents wearing masks during recent immigration raids in Los Angeles. The legislation, championed by State Senator Scott Wiener, aims to protect residents…