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Let’s do this here: *California Bill Would Bar Officers From Wearing Masks*

The proposed law, announced by two Democratic lawmakers on Monday, would apply to local, state and federal law enforcement officials. It would make it a misdemeanor for them to wear masks while on duty, except in certain circumstances. The bill would also “state the intent of the Legislature” to pass separate legislation requiring officers to display their name and badge number on their uniforms.

“We’re seeing the rise of secret police — masked, no identifying info, even wearing army fatigues — grabbing and disappearing people,” State Senator Scott Wiener, one of the lawmakers who proposed the bill, wrote in a social media post announcing the legislation.

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