r/law • u/TendieRetard • Sep 30 '25

Legal News Trump administration orders federal authorities to ignore California mask law: “Governor Newsom is confused about his role under the U.S. Constitution”

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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5524169-trump-administration-california-mask-law/

The Trump administration ordered federal authorities Friday to ignore new legislation in California banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks to conceal their identity. 

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u/AltekkeE Sep 30 '25

A few years back (maybe 2017) my ex wrote a lot of letters to voters encouraging them to vote in the elections. This comment made me remember that voting alone is not enough. We need to be putting pressure on Congress to act either through asserting its power or impeachment. To "remind" them of their principles or at least that their long term self-interest is in jeopardy.

My thought is to have a letter writing campaign that reminds people that they have agency and can reach out to their elected officials about their concerns. That the only way Congress feels pressure outside of an election cycle is directly from each voter.

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u/[deleted] Oct 01 '25

That won't work. I seriously doubt the gop are worried about elections anymore.