Debate Over Masked ICE Agents Sparks State and Local Concerns

Several Democratic-leaning states and cities are considering or proposing laws to ban ICE agents from wearing masks and to require them to display IDs during operations, aiming to increase transparency and prevent impersonation, amid concerns over the conduct of plainclothes agents and community safety. These proposals could lead to legal conflicts with the federal government, which argues such restrictions could demonize agents, while local officials emphasize community safety and accountability.