The Trump administration has initiated legal action against California in response to new state-imposed restrictions on federal agents, specifically banning them from wearing masks and requiring clear identification during operations. The federal government contends that these laws, aimed at California's law enforcement transparency, compromise officer safety and infringe on the Constitution's Supremacy Clause.

These measures come amidst growing concerns over the role of federal agents in local policing, with criticisms directed at masked federal officers conducting operations across the state. Governor Gavin Newsom and other critics argue that masked federal agents contribute to a 'dystopian' environment and erode community trust in law enforcement.

The escalating dispute foregrounds th

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