REPORT: Largest Sanctuary Haven In US Demands ICE Agents Operate Without Masks

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From the Daily Caller: Leaders of one of the largest sanctuary havens in the country are pushing to leave immigration agents unmasked, despite safety concerns.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to direct county lawyers to draft an ordinance that would largely prohibit law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from wearing masks. The vote follows widespread anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots that rocked the Los Angeles area for days and concerns over agents’ safety.

“Law enforcement officers should never wear personal disguises or conceal their identities while interacting with the public in the course of their duties. But since the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids began in Los Angeles County on June 6, 2025, that is exactly what has been happening,” read the motion, co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn.

“And they have refused to reveal their identities or even a badge when asked, leading to fear of impersonators,” the motion continued. ICE leadership has repeatedly denied this claim, noting in press statements that their agents, even when masked, wear easily identifiable insignia.

The Daily Caller notes that it’s unclear how the local Board of Supervisors would be able to legally regulate the actions of federal law enforcement.

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) said last week, “The same politicians who forced 2-year-olds to wear masks all day and detained maskless beachgoers now want to stop ICE agents from covering their faces to protect themselves and their families from violent lunatics. It’s completely absurd.”

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