SAN JOSE PUSHES 'NO SECRET POLICE' RULES: CITY WOULD FORCE ICE TO SHOW ID, BAN MASKS DURING OPERATIONS

Four San Jose city councilmembers proposed an ordinance to require ICE and other law enforcement to display official identification and prohibit identity-concealing masks during operations, with limited health/safety exceptions. Supporters say it would curb impersonation and reduce fear in immigrant communities; legal experts warn the measure may be preempted by the federal Supremacy Clause, with litigation likely. The proposal heads to the city’s rules committee before a full council vote. The move aligns with a broader multi-state push for 'No Secret Police' policies.