Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a bill that would prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks during arrests, according to State Rep. Jim Hawkins. The bill would make it illegal for immigration agents to cover their faces unless for health or safety reasons.
Critics of masked officers highlight that it undermines public trust and creates fear in immigrant communities. The proposed ban responds to incidents like the arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk, who was detained by masked ICE agents in Somerville.
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