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How a last-minute deal doomed California's ban on masked ICE agents
- A California judge struck down the ICE mask ban but left the ID display law intact.
- The court cited concerns that exempting state police could unlawfully discriminate against federal officers.
- Lawmakers suggested a nationwide impact as similar bills gain momentum in other states.
- Newsom’s office pressed for exemptions that would shield most ICE operations from the ban before the compromise.
- Experts weighed whether the policy could withstand federal supremacy challenges.
- The decision highlighted the tension between local safety concerns and federal enforcement authority.
- Opposition groups argued the ban would have limited federal enforcement flexibility.
- The case drew attention to how last‑minute amendments can influence constitutional outcomes.
- Judges signaled the dispute could reach the Supreme Court if appealed.
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