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Blue state lawmaker rallies around mask ban for federal agents as ICE operations ramp up

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(5 months ago)
Cameron Arcand
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California State Senator Scott Wiener is introducing the "No Secret Police Act" (SB 627) to prohibit law enforcement, including federal agents, from covering their faces or lacking identifying information when interacting with the public. This initiative comes as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and arrests are increasing in Los Angeles and California, leading to anti-ICE protests and riots. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and legal experts like Tricia McLaughlin and Harmeet Dhillon criticize Wiener's proposal, citing increased assaults on ICE officers and doxxing concerns, and questioning the state's authority to regulate federal agents. Democratic critics, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, condemn the ICE sweeps for harming communities and causing fear.

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  1. 1 Last week: ICE operations and arrests increased in Los Angeles and throughout California, triggering anti-ICE protests and riots.
  2. 2 Monday (June 16, 2025): California State Sen. Scott Wiener posted on X about introducing SB 627.
  3. 3 Current: Debate and criticism surrounding Wiener's proposed legislation.
  • Potential legal challenges to the bill's ability to regulate federal authorities.
  • Increased debate and tension between state and federal authorities regarding law enforcement practices.
  • Continued protests and criticism of ICE operations.
What: California State Senator Scott Wiener is introducing legislation (SB 627, "No Secret Police Act") to ban law enforcement from wearing masks and require identifying information when interacting with the public.
When: Wiener posted on X on Monday (June 16, 2025). ICE operations ramped up last week.
Where: California, Los Angeles, U.S.
Why: Wiener aims to address the "rise of secret police" (masked, unidentified agents) which he believes is "antithetical to democracy" and creates "fear and chaos." This is in response to increased ICE arrests and related protests/riots.
How: By introducing SB 627, which would prohibit face coverings and mandate identifying information for local, state, and federal law enforcement.

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Scott WienerTricia McLaughlinHarmeet DhillonAlex VillanuevaKaren BassDonald TrumpGavin Newsom

Organizations

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Fox News DigitalDepartment of JusticeLos Angeles County SheriffNewsweek

Locations

U.S. Los Angeles Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

California State Senator Scott Wiener is introducing the "No Secret Police Act" (SB 627) to prohibit law enforcement, including federal agents, from covering their faces or lacking identifying information when interacting with the public. This initiative comes as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and arrests are increasing in Los Angeles and California, leading to anti-ICE protests and riots. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and legal experts like Tricia McLaughlin and Harmeet Dhillon criticize Wiener's proposal, citing increased assaults on ICE officers and doxxing concerns, and questioning the state's authority to regulate federal agents. Democratic critics, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, condemn the ICE sweeps for harming communities and causing fear.