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Showdown in Trenton: NJ Democrats Move to Unmask Law Enforcement and ICE Agents

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Tempers hit a breaking point as a controversial “Mask Ban” bill clears committee despite warnings of “targeted harassment” and agent safety risks

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Trenton NJ, a high-stakes political battle erupted Thursday in the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee as New Jersey Democrats pushed forward a bill (A1743) that would effectively ban law enforcement officers—including federal immigration agents—from wearing masks while on duty.

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