CALIFORNIA MOVES TO UNMASK ICE: SB 627 WOULD BAN MASKED RAIDS, REQUIRE VISIBLE ID

California lawmakers passed SB 627 to bar most law enforcement—including ICE agents—from wearing masks during public interactions and to require visible identification, with limited safety and undercover exceptions. The measure responds to criticism of masked immigration raids and could test federal preemption if applied to federal officers. The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has signaled concerns about state authority over federal agents.