Bill Kristol has condemned the practice of wearing masks by ICE agents during the arrest of undocumented immigrants, arguing that it serves to intimidate rather than protect. He highlighted that, historically, law enforcement agencies have functioned without masks. The debate around the appropriateness of masked ICE agents gained traction after a tense incident at a San Diego restaurant, prompting public backlash and ICE's justified safety concerns as voiced by director Todd Lyons. Kristol insists that this mask-wearing practice is unnecessary and disempowering for both agents and the communities they serve.
I mean, it's pathetic to pretend that, Oh, we're so concerned about their safety, they have to wear masks,' he said. I grew up in New York City...
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