Proposed U.S. bill seeks to ban ICE agents from wearing masks
Al Jazeera · New
Al Jazeera
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In immigrant neighborhoods across the United States, masked men are detaining residents without explanation or identification. Only after arrests do they identify themselves as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Breakdown
- Masked men, later identified as ICE agents, have been detaining residents in US immigrant neighborhoods without clear identification. 4s
- Local officials and community members have raised concerns about the lack of transparency and the fear it causes. 23s
- The Trump administration argues that masks are necessary to protect agents from threats and doxxing. 54s
- A bill in Congress seeks to ban federal agents from wearing masks and require them to identify themselves. 1m 22s
- Community members say the practice has created a climate of fear and confusion, making it hard to distinguish law enforcement from criminals. 1m 57s