California lawmakers approved a bill on Thursday to bar law enforcement officers from wearing masks, said Democratic state Senator Scott Wiener, who wrote the bill.

Newsweek has contacted California Governor Gavin Newsom 's office for comment by email outside regular business hours.

Why It Matters

Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) has been thrust into the national spotlight, drawing heightened scrutiny amid the Trump administration's aggressive push to deport millions of undocumented migrants. The agency has faced increased criticism for deploying agents in plain clothes and face coverings during its operations, a tactic officials say is necessary to protect agents and their families from threats.

A growing coalition of Democratic-led states is pushing legislation th

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