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Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges be clearly seen
Judge Snyder blocked California's mask ban on federal agents citing federal-preemption but upheld the ID requirement to ensure law enforcement transparency, with appeal deadline Feb. 19.
- On Monday, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder blocked California from enforcing the No Secret Police Act against federal officers banning on-duty facial coverings.
- Amid outrage over masked federal immigration enforcement, State Sen. Scott Wiener and State Sen. Jesse Arreguín introduced SB 627 to boost transparency after criticism of unmarked vehicles.
- In the same order, the court upheld the No Vigilantes Act requiring visible ID for enforcement, while declining the federal government's injunction request.
- The court set Feb. 19 as the effective date and appeal deadline, and the Los Angeles County sheriff's department and Los Angeles Police Department said they will not enforce the Jan. 8 ordinance until courts decide.
- The judge left open the possibility of future legislation to ban facial coverings for all law enforcement, and State Sen. Scott Wiener said he would immediately introduce new legislation to include state police.
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Federal Court Blocks California Ban on Masked Federal Law Enforcement, Because the Ban Exempts State Officials
From U.S. v. California, decided yesterday by Judge Christina Snyder (C.D. Cal.): "A state law or regulation impermissibly discriminates against the federal government if it treats a state entity more favorably than it treats a comparable federal entity." Furthermore, the Ninth Circuit has held that a state law may not "single[] out" the federal government for greater burdens "than that which applies elsewhere in the State," even where the statu…
Judge Blocks California Law Endangering Safety of Federal Officers by Banning Masks
A judge appointed during the Clinton Administration has granted the Trump Administration’s request for a preliminary injunction blocking California from enforcing a law endangering the safety of federal law enforcement officers.
Judge blocks California law forcing ICE agents to work without masks · American Wire News
A federal judge is putting a pause on California’s anti-masking law that would target federal agents. Leftists have taken issue with the use of masks by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during immigration enforcement operations, and Democrats have sought to enact laws forcing agents to bare their faces during their work. However, Los Angeles-based federal Judge Christina Snyder slapped California’s “No Secret Police Act” with a p…
Judge Blocks California from Exposing ICE
A Los Angeles judge blocked California from enforcing a law that would require ICE agents to remove masks during immigration enforcement operations. District Court Judge Christina Snyder argued that California’s “No Secret Police Act” violates the Supremacy Clause and declared that federal laws must take precedence over other state or local laws. “The Court finds that federal officers can perform their federal functions without wearing masks,” S…
Clinton-Appointed Judge Strikes Down California Mask Ban on ICE Agents
A federal judge ruled against California’s prohibition on federal law enforcement wearing masks, a mandate aimed at Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents. U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder, appointed by President Bill Clinton, ruled the state law discriminates against federal law enforcement, as it allowed state police to wear masks to conceal their identities while preventing federal law enforcement from doing the same. However, she reje…
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