POLITICS

California Bans Masked Law Enforcement

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning most law enforcement, including federal immigration agents, from concealing their faces during official duties. This follows recent immigration raids in Los Angeles where masked agents made mass arrests, sparking protests. The ban aims to increase transparency and public trust, though its enforceability against federal agents is uncertain. The Department of Homeland Security criticized the law, while Newsom argued it protects immigrant rights and counters a "dystopian" situation. Similar legislation is being considered in other states.

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