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NYC Passes MELT Act to Unmask ICE Agents

7/10/2025

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New York City officials have unveiled the MELT Act, a bold move to ban ICE agents from wearing masks during operations. Comptroller Brad Lander and supporters believe that masked agents breed fear and evade accountability. This legislation seeks to promote transparency in law enforcement, especially as tensions rise over immigration enforcement and increased ICE funding.

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New York City officials have unveiled the MELT Act, a bold move to ban ICE agents from wearing masks during operations. Comptroller Brad Lander and supporters believe that masked agents breed fear and evade accountability. This legislation seeks to promote transparency in law enforcement, especially as tensions rise over immigration enforcement and increased ICE funding.