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Coverage dated September 19, 2025 to September 22, 2025

DHS says ICE won’t comply with California ban on agents wearing masks

Headline from News Nation Now, on the newest of 2 developments

DHS refuses to comply with California's new law banning ICE agents from covering their faces, citing protection and increased assaults.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations

    Headline from ABC 7 Chicago ·

  2. Newest

    DHS says ICE won’t comply with California ban on agents wearing masks

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

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  1. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    California will be the first state to ban most law enforcement from covering their faces while conducting official business under a bill.

  2. The Guardian

    California becomes first state to ban face coverings for most law enforcement (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Local and federal agents, including immigration officials, may not wear masks while conducting official business

  3. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Gov. Newsom signs law banning most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    California will be the first state to ban law enforcement, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting business.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    California bans face coverings for most law enforcement officers during operations (opens PBS NewsHour)

    Published

    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The ban is a direct response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, where federal agents wore masks while making mass arrests. The raids prompted days of protest and led President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops and Marines to the area.

  5. WSVN Miami

    California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (AP) — California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business under a

  6. WMUR

    California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The move is a direct response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, where federal agents covered their faces while making arrests.

  7. The Oregonian

    California becomes first state to ban law enforcement face coverings (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The new law prohibits neck gaiters, ski masks and other facial covering for local and federal officers, including immigration enforcement agents, with some exceptions.

  8. Wyoming Public Media

    California bans masks meant to hide law enforcement officers' identities (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The law, opposed by police organizations, was aimed by lawmakers at immigration agents and will test state powers over the conduct of federal officials.

  9. KTVU San Francisco

    California becomes first state to ban federal agents from wearing masks (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    California has enacted a first-in-the-nation law banning federal and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty.

  10. News Nation Now

    DHS says ICE won’t comply with California ban on agents wearing masks (opens News Nation Now)

    Published

    News Nation Now's feed description

    DHS refuses to comply with California's new law banning ICE agents from covering their faces, citing protection and increased assaults.

  11. Foxla

    DHS says they will 'not comply' with California's new law banning officers from wearing face masks (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    DHS called the ban unconstitutional and said they will not comply.

  12. Washington Examiner

    DHS says it won't comply with California mask ban (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The No Secret Police Act prevents officers from wearing face masks to shield their identities while on patrol.

  13. NPR

    California passes law banning ICE agents from wearing masks to hide their identities (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    A new law in California bans ICE agents -- and most law enforcement officers -- from wearing masks to hide their identities. But the Trump administration says they don't have to comply.

  14. News Nation Now

    ICE won’t comply with California ban on agents wearing masks, DHS says (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    DHS refuses to comply with California's new law banning ICE agents from covering their faces, citing protection and increased assaults.

  15. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    DHS says it won't comply with California ban on masked law enforcement (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

    Published

    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    DHS is pushing back against California's new law which bans law enforcement officers from covering their faces while conducting official business.

  16. The Santa Barbara Independent

    Who Will Enforce California’s Ban on Masks for Law Enforcement? (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)

    Published

    The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description

    A new state bill promises to unmask ICE officers in, though the federal government says it will refuse to comply.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.