The Trump administration directed federal agents on Friday to disregard a new California law requiring them to remove face masks, particularly while conducting immigration enforcement operations.

The wearing of masks by federal agents, often Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, has been a constant source of complaints from left-wing figures during President Donald Trump’s second term. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed into law a bill dubbed the “No Secret Police Act,” prohibiting most law enforcement from wearing masks while carrying out their duties. In a memorandum, acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli told federal law enforcement heads to disregard the law.

Recommended Stories

Iowa superintendent arrested by ICE, schoo

See Full Page