"In blocking the law, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder said the law's exemption for state police discriminates against federal agents included in the ban. The "No Secret Police Act" prohibits any law enforcement officer from wearing a facial covering in the performance of their duties, with a few exceptions, including SWAT team duties and in undercover operations. It was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September of last year."
"It notably names city, county and other local agencies, plus federal law enforcement agencies, but does not include law enforcement officers employed by the state. Although Snyder blocked the mask ban, she upheld the state's "No Vigilantes Act," which was signed into law at the same time. The law requires any law enforcement officer operating in California to visibly display identification that includes their agency and either their name or badge number."
A U.S. district judge blocked California's ban on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings, concluding the law's exemption for state police discriminates against federal agents. The No Secret Police Act bars officers from wearing masks while performing duties, with limited exceptions for SWAT and undercover work. The measure names local and federal agencies but omits state-employed officers. The judge upheld the No Vigilantes Act, which requires visible identification displaying agency and either name or badge number and applies to state police. The ruling permits legislators to rewrite the ban without the state-police exemption, and the governor's position is unclear.
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