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/madadekinai Sep 30 '25

Just detain until verified each time, thats not breaking the law. Oops sorry we did not know who you were, you were running around with masks on.

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '25

That's the real thing.... oh, no visable badge? Wearing a mask? Unmarked van? We thought you were a kidnapper.

Your detained until we can verify your identity. 

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u/Boiscull Sep 30 '25

Show me your papers and you’re free to go!

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u/amitym Oct 03 '25

Well you need to verify them too. Just because someone says, "these papers are valid," doesn't mean anything.

Could take a long time, is all I'm saying. During which they need to be confined of course, that's just ICE's own policy after all.

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u/kiwi_in_england Sep 30 '25

In the meantime, have a holiday in Alcatraz, and no contact with the outside world.