Federal judge blocks California’s ICE mask ban while preserving another immigration measure

A federal judge blocked California from enforcing its No Secret Police Act—banning ICE agents from masking during deportations—finding it likely violates the Supremacy Clause by singling out federal officers, while allowing the No Vigilantes Act requiring names or badge numbers to proceed and likely pass constitutional muster. The ruling suggests the masking ban could be constitutional if extended to state officers, paused enforcement of the mask rule pending further action (with a Feb. 19 deadline for potential stays), and leaves room for a legislative expansion. The DOJ did not immediately comment; the ruling keeps the identity-disclosure requirement in limbo for now.