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California Bill Bans Masked Law Enforcement, Excluding Federal and Some State Officials
California's Legislature passed a bill banning federal and state law enforcement officials from wearing masks, except in certain circumstances, which now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature.
The California Legislature has passed a bill banning federal and state law enforcement officials from wearing masks, except in certain circumstances, which will now be signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The move comes as part of efforts to increase transparency and accountability among law enforcement agencies. Under the new legislation, officers will only be allowed to wear masks when they are providing medical assistance or responding to a credible threat.
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