New Jersey is the latest state to limit when law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, can wear face coverings
Trenton, New Jersey – Democratic Gov. Mickey Sherrill signed legislation Wednesday limiting face coverings worn by law enforcement officers, including federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, making New Jersey the second state this year to enact such a law.
Washington State’s Democratic Governor, Bob Ferguson, signed a similar law earlier this month Democratic-led legislatures in other states You have experienced or are considering such restrictions as well.
Cheryl, who He took office On Jan. 20, he criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts and said Wednesday that the anti-mask requirement is part of a multi-pronged effort to keep New Jerseyans safe.
“I can’t believe we have to say this, but in the United States of America, we will not tolerate roaming masked militias pretending to be well-trained law enforcement agents,” she said. The new law also requires officers to provide their identification before arresting or detaining someone.
The mask measure is part of a package of bills that Sherrill said would “protect people’s privacy and rights” and “enhance trust between law enforcement and our communities.”
A message was left seeking comment from the US Department of Homeland Security. The agency previously denounced the new measure taken by Washington state, describing it as “irresponsible, reckless and dangerous.”
“To be absolutely clear: we will not abide by this unconstitutional ban,” the department said in a statement at the time.
The Trump administration has already done that Sues New Jersey Regarding Sherrill’s February 11 executive order prohibiting federal immigration agents from making arrests in non-public areas of state property, such as correctional facilities and courthouses. It also prohibits the use of state property as a staging or processing area for immigration enforcement.