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California lawmakers seek mask ban for law enforcement

June 17, 2025

By KAREN VELIE

Amid anger over deportations in California, two California lawmakers announced plans to create a mask ban bill to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings when interacting with the public.

State Sens. Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguin, who represent San Francisco and Oakland, said their bill would also require officers to display identifying information on their uniforms. Officers would be permitted to wear medical mask during certain disasters such as wildfires.

“We do not need secret police in California,” Wiener said a news conference. He then accused law enforcement of “grabbing” people and “throwing them into vans and disappearing them.”

While the proposed bill appears to target federal law enforcement, it is questionable if state’s can regulate what federal agents wear when working.

 


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It’s outrageous these criminals-with-badges can cover their faces.


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But didn’t they just demand that the public wear masks a few years ago….what kind of circus act are they trying to pull?


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Public employees shouldn’t hide, that’s the publics right..


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I read this morning that Congress wants security for them and their family after the Minnesota killing of State Legislators. Now there is a move to prevent ICE agents from wearing face coverings to protect themselves and their families. This is ridiculous legislation. The California legislative should be disbanded – we would be better off without them.


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Local police are going to love breathing in all that tear gas they deploy during “protests”.


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How Ironic is this coming from Democrats, over masks? The cops have an absolute right to protect themselves! They are Protecting our Laws! How can these idiots want them compromised?


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California politicians double down on stupid


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It is obvious. You do NotSee well.

Small government does not consist of a masked, unaccountable, police state.


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Why is it stupid?


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Can’t fix stupid!


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How about a mask ban for rioters?


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The anger isn’t necessarily deporting people. Its the fact they are masked, no identification, no due process and being basically kidnapped. Thats the issue. Hate to break it to all the trump supporters, Obama departed far more than trump has or ever will. But keep believing the BS that trump wants you to believe.


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