California in September became the first state to ban law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, in response to immigration raids in which federal agents wore masks.

The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state over the prohibition last month.

Democratic lawmakers here in Washington are now planning similar legislation.

Washington’s proposal, spearheaded by Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, and Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, resembles California’s law.

The Trump administration says the California policy jeopardizes the safety of federal officers, including those from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and is unconstitutional because it tries to regulate federal activities.

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