A federal judge has ruled against a California law that prohibited federal law enforcement agents from wearing masks during operations. The decision came after a lawsuit was filed by the Trump Administration, arguing that the law violated constitutional principles.
• The federal law was challenged by California's "No Secret Police Act," which aimed to limit federal agents' ability to cover their identities.
• U. S. District Judge Christina Snyder blocked the enforcement of this law, stating that it violated the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause by treating federal officers differently from state and local officers.
• The judge acknowledged the Trump Administration's claim that agents need to wear masks to protect themselves from doxing but rejected the request to block California’s other law, the “No Vigilantes Act,” which requires law enforcement personnel to display identifying information while on duty.
• U. S. Attorney Bill Essayli commented on the victory for federal agents, criticizing California's Democratic politicians for misleading the public on the law's intentions.
• U. S. Attorney General Pam Bondi supported the ruling, emphasizing that federal agents often face harassment for their work and that the administration will continue to protect them.
The ruling is seen as a significant victory for federal law enforcement and maintains their ability to wear masks for identity protection during operations. This legal decision reflects ongoing tensions between state laws and federal authority, particularly concerning immigration enforcement activities.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/just-clinton-judge-blocks-californias-law-that-banned/
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