FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli made a post on social media Friday telling federal law enforcement to ignore California’s mask mandate.
“Governor Newsom is confused about his role under the U.S. Constitution. He oversees California, not federal agencies. He should review the Supremacy Clause,” the post read. “California’s law to “unmask” federal agents is unconstitutional, as the state lacks jurisdiction to interfere with federal law enforcement. I have directed federal agencies to disregard this state law and adhere to federal law and agency policies.”
The letter comes a week after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law banning most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing face coverings during operations…