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“Supporters of the laws had argued that unidentifiable masked agents defied the democratic principles of a free and open government that is accountable to the public.”
Analyzed on 2026-08-22T05:03:43+00:00 · Last updated 2026-08-22
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Supporters of the laws had argued that unidentifiable masked agents defied the democratic principles of a free and open government that is accountable to the public.
Extracted from: Judge Strikes Down California’s Ban on Masks for Federal Agents , The New York Times
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“They submitted demands last week that included blocking immigration officers from wearing masks that hide their identities, requiring them to show visible identification and mandating that they obtain warrants from judges to make arrests in homes.”
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“Democrats have pushed for a range of new restrictions on immigration agents, including requiring them to obtain warrants from judges to make arrests in homes, mandating that they show visible identification, and prohibiting face coverings while they are engaged in immigration enforcement operations.”
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