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BaronChocula

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12. I think the take in that New Republic article was a little dramatic

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #6)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 07:39 PM

Feb 5

There are almost always extenuating circumstances. The author asks:

In what “extraordinary and unusual circumstances” would these masked militiamen be justified in hiding their identities? ...

You can look it up pretty easily. California passed a law at the beginning of the year banning feds from wearing masks "with exceptions for undercover work, safety equipment, and medical masks."

Jeffries and Schumer didn't delineate, but the writer of the article did the leaders' position no justice. Just more kneejerkism

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Democrats' 10 demands to rein in ICE - the full list of proposed reforms [View all] ancianita Feb 5 OP

I really feel the "no masks" will help rein in some of the other items crimycarny Feb 5 #1

That's great. And hopefully they will build in means to enforce these reforms into the bill. Scrivener7 Feb 5 #2

Looks like the masks demand being whittled away. Cattledog Feb 5 #3

The article the OP posted is more recent and from a reputable and unbiased news outlet. W_HAMILTON Feb 5 #6

I think the take in that New Republic article was a little dramatic BaronChocula Feb 5 #12

Let's hope that's not the case. mdbl Feb 5 #7

Add another... pandr32 Feb 5 #4

+1,000,000 Auggie Feb 5 #9

Senate and House Democrats have just released their demanded changes to rein in ICE. LetMyPeopleVote Feb 5 #5

Number 11 Kristi Noem cannot wear a cowboy hat MacKasey Feb 5 #8

Why isn't a ban on deporting people on that list of demands? Seeking Serenity Feb 5 #10

How about stringent background checks, mental health exams and rigorous training for agents, rather than just hiring... FadedMullet Feb 5 #11