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Massachusetts Bill Filed to Ban ICE Agents From Wearing Masks

OHIO, JUL 9 – Ohio GOP bills seek felony charges for undocumented entry and mandate local police to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement, aiming to defund sanctuary cities amid rising deportations.

  • On Wednesday, State Representative Jim Hawkins filed a bill to ban ICE agents from wearing masks during arrests, co-sponsored by Carlos Gonzalez.
  • Following public concern after masked ICE agents detained Rumeysa Ozturk in March, Massachusetts lawmakers filed a bill to ban officers from wearing masks to rebuild trust.
  • The bill bans ICE officers from covering their faces on duty, allowing exceptions for health or safety, with misdemeanor penalties for violations.
  • The Massachusetts legislature's mask-ban bill is in debate, risking conflicts between police agencies, with ICE yet to comment on the proposal.
  • The Massachusetts bill aligns with federal efforts like the VISIBLE Act, which faces legal challenges over federal authority, highlighting ongoing debates over immigration enforcement transparency.
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NBC Boston broke the news in Boston, United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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