General Discussion

-- Prohibits the use of ski masks and other coverings that conceal identity for federal and local law enforcement officials.
Who is included: Federal agents, such as ICE agents, and local police are covered.
Who is excluded: The ban does not apply to state police, which would exclude the California National Guard

Proponents of the California law said it is especially needed after the Supreme Court ruled last month that the Trump administration can resume its sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles. The law aims to boost public trust in law enforcement and stop people from impersonating officers to commit crimes, supporters said.

His opinion, with links.

https://archive.ph/AX6fV

September 21, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the "No Secret Police Act" (Senate Bill 627), which bans most law enforcement officers, including federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, from wearing masks to conceal their identities while on duty. It goes into effect in Jan 2026, but it's on the books.