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New Jersey Bans Masks for On-Duty Officers Amid ICE Concerns

3/26/2026

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a March 25, 2026 law banning on-duty officers, including immigration agents, from wearing masks.
The law aims to protect migrant rights amid increasing ICE arrests in the state.
Sherrill criticized masked agents, saying, "we’re not going to tolerate masked, roving militias."
Federal officials, including the Department of Homeland Security, said they would ignore the ban as unconstitutional.

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a March 25, 2026 law banning on-duty officers, including immigration agents, from wearing masks.
The law aims to protect migrant rights amid increasing ICE arrests in the state.
Sherrill criticized masked agents, saying, "we’re not going to tolerate masked, roving militias."
Federal officials, including the Department of Homeland Security, said they would ignore the ban as unconstitutional.