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ICE Officers Could Face Jail Time Under Michigan Bill to Ban Masked Police
MICHIGAN, JUL 24 – The bill targets masked federal agents amid fears of impersonation and abuse, citing cases of sexual assault and undocumented raids affecting migrant communities, lawmakers said.
- On July 24, 2025, Michigan state Rep. Betsy Coffia unveiled legislation in Lansing banning law enforcement officers from wearing face masks while identifying themselves in public.
- The bill responds to concerns over ICE and other officers concealing identities during raids, causing public fear and incidents of impersonation nationwide.
- It requires officers to display name, badge number, and agency while on duty but allows masking for health reasons and undercover operations.
- Violators face misdemeanor charges carrying penalties of up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, while Coffia remarked that, to most individuals, these situations resemble aggressive abductions.
- Though the bill faces stiff opposition in the GOP-led legislature, it aligns with similar efforts in other states and at the federal level to increase law enforcement transparency.
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ICE officers could face jail time under Michigan bill to ban masked police
Trump administration officials say this practice of ICE agents wearing masks is needed to safeguard ICE officers and their families from being harassed or threatened in public and online.
Michigan Dems introduce bill to ban cops from wearing masks
BY JON KING, MICHIGAN ADVANCE MICHIGAN—In a fiery press conference in Lansing, state Rep. Betsy Coffia unveiled Thursday new legislation aimed at banning the use of face masks and requiring clear identification for all law enforcement officers interacting with the public in Michigan. The “Justice Needs No Mask” bill comes in response to growing public concern over masked, unidentified federal agents conducting immigration raids and detentions ac…
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Michigan House Democrats introduce bill to ban masked, unidentified law enforcement officers
In a fiery press conference in Lansing, state Rep. Betsy Coffia unveiled Thursday new legislation aimed at banning the use of face masks and requiring clear identification for all law enforcement officers interacting with the public in Michigan. The “Justice…
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