Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 627, banning most California law enforcement officers from wearing masks on duty, with exemptions for the California Highway Patrol. Authored by Senator Scott Wiener, the law was introduced after recent immigration raids. Local sheriff’s offices say it won’t affect their policing but describe the bill as politically driven. Federal agencies like Homeland Security and ICE say they will not comply, setting up potential legal battles. Legal experts warn the measure could be struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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