The Brief
- Council members voted on part of what some have branded “ICE Out” legislation.
- The proposal, approved Tuesday, would require law enforcement to ID themselves and ban face coverings with some exceptions.
- The ordinance requires Mayor Johnson’s signature before it can take effect.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Common Council members on Tuesday voted on one part of what some have branded “ICE Out” legislation, approving new restrictions for law enforcement officers operating in the city.
Members voted strongly in favor of the proposed ordinance with 13 “yes” votes. Ald. Mark Chambers abstained, saying he supports the limits on federal officials but thinks the city should go further.
‘ICE Out’
The backstory:
The proposal would prohibit all law enforcement officers – including federal agents – from wearing face coverings in public while on duty. It provides an exception, allowing officers to wear masks for health and safety reasons – such as when dealing with a sick person or when temperatures are freezing cold.…