State lawmakers propose ban on law enforcement masking, including ICE

More than 20 state lawmakers from Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts are backing legislation that would ban law enforcement — including federal immigration officers — from wearing masks during most operations.

The lawmakers gathered at the Boston Convention Center on Tuesday to promote transparency in immigration enforcement.

“It’s unsafe and we need to do something about it, and that’s why states are taking action,” said Pennsylvania state Rep. Paul Friel…

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