As more cities and states prepare for the next wave of immigration crackdowns from the Trump administration, a cadre of San Jose councilmembers has joined the fight, calling on the city to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identities.

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San Jose Councilmembers Peter Ortiz, Rosemary Kamei, David Cohen and Pamela Campos have authored a memo set to be heard at Wednesday’s Rules Committee that directs the city attorney’s office to draft an ordinance that prevents all law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from wearing masks or concealing their faces, and requires them to wear visible identification.

“Every San Josean should be able to trust that when an officer approaches them, (they) know exactly who that person is and which agency they rep

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