California Enacts Landmark Ban on Masked Law Enforcement, Sparks Federal Standoff
California Enacts Landmark Ban on Masked Law Enforcement, Sparks Federal Standoff Sacramento, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a groundbreaking bill into law on Saturday, September 20, 2025, prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while on official duty. The move, which makes California the first state to enact such a ban, has immediately ignited a fierce confrontation with the Trump administration. Newsom, signing the bill in Los Angeles, stated the ban is…