"There is really no other way to put it. The reasons why are manifold: accountability, trust in law enforcement, and just plain overall vibes. More concretely, not being able to tell who's a cop and who's not is dangerous. An assassin masquerading as law enforcement killed Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband last year. How is anyone supposed to tell whether they're being dragged out of their home in their underwear by ICE or by mere amateur thugs?"
"Last year, California passed the No Secret Police Act, which restricts masking for federal law enforcement, alongside the No Vigilantes Act, which requires law enforcement to wear some form of identification. The Department of Homeland Security immediately sued to enjoin the law on constitutional grounds; a judge has not yet ruled on whether to grant a preliminary injunction. State legislatures all over the country continued to introduce their own anti-masking bills"
Masked or unidentifiable law enforcement erodes accountability, public trust, and general safety. Difficulty distinguishing officers from civilians or bad actors creates lethal risks, exemplified by an assassin posing as police who killed Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband. California enacted the No Secret Police Act and the No Vigilantes Act to restrict federal-agent masking and require identification. The Department of Homeland Security sued to block the law on constitutional grounds, and no preliminary injunction decision has been issued. Federal anti-masking bills face slim chances in Congress, prompting state and local governments to introduce and pass their own anti-masking measures.
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