This is what happens in authoritarian societies.
In response to these tactics, elected leaders in California have introduced a bill that bans all law enforcement officials from using masks and requires ICE to provide clear identification on their uniforms during arrests. Congress and legislatures across the country should do the same.
Law enforcement officials must not be allowed to hide their badges and identities when making arrests. Identification on uniforms must be required. Officers must be unmasked.
There should be no secret police in America. Demand action to unmask ICE by adding your name now. >>
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