January 1, Judge Halts California’s Attack on Masked ICE Agents

Wyatt’s Take

• Federal judge stops California from forcing ICE agents to show their faces.
• State pushed law targeting federal agents for doing their jobs.
• Some rules against ICE remain, but mask ban put on hold.

A federal judge has stopped California from banning federal agents from wearing masks during their operations. This decision protects ICE agents who often face danger and harassment just for doing their jobs.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said,

“Following our arguments, a district court in California BLOCKED the enforcement of a law that would have banned federal agents from wearing masks to protect their identities.”

She added,

“These federal agents are harassed, doxxed, obstructed, and attacked on a regular basis just for doing their jobs. We have no tolerance for it.”

Bondi promised to keep fighting for law-and-order and support federal law enforcement officers.

Judge Christina Snyder, originally chosen by Bill Clinton, ruled that California’s ban could not single out federal officers. The court let a rule stand requiring agents to show their names on uniforms. Senator Scott Wiener quickly proposed including state police in the law to comply with this decision, since Governor Newsom wanted the state’s own police excluded from the restrictions.

California’s leaders keep pushing limits on federal law enforcement, but this court ruling is a win for agents on the front lines. Stay aware and defend those protecting American communities.

Wyatt Matters

This case matters to regular folks because it’s about keeping our officers safe while they protect us. Middle America stands up for those who serve the law, not against them.

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