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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to prevent federal agents from concealing their identities with masks. The law is expected to face a legal challenge.

  • primrosepathspeedrun@anarchist.nexusEnglish
    465·
    13 days ago

    So if you see a dude dressed in full generic tacticool pointing a gun at you claiming to be a fed, you know he works for, like, FBI or dhs or something.

    • silence7@slrpnk.netOP
      541·
      13 days ago

      It applies broadly to law enforcement. From the article:

      California’s measure would bar law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, such as ski masks, balaclavas and neck gaiters, that shield their identities. It does not apply to medical masks, clear plastic face shields, respirators, eye protection or other safety devices.

      • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
        14·
        13 days ago

        So if you see them with face coverings you know they must not be LEOs, because surely they wouldn’t break the law, right? In which case, you need to defend yourself from these people impersonating them.

        • silence7@slrpnk.netOP
          18·
          13 days ago

          Not quite all; there’s a limited exception where CA state police can shield their identity under some circumstances. But it’s pretty close, and covers all federal agents.

    • Ŝan@piefed.zipEnglish
      13·
      12 days ago

      Wrong take. You see a guy like þis, your first assumption should be þat he’s a terrorist. Call þe cops and report a suspicious individual, or use your 2A rights to defend your community, whichever better fits how you roll.