California lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 627, the “No Secret Police Act.” This measure bans most law enforcement officers local, state, federal, or even out-of-state from wearing masks that conceal their identities while operating in California. The law makes exceptions for SWAT operations, undercover work, protective medical gear, or hazardous environments. But the core goal is transparency: no more masked officers making arrests in immigrant communities or protests without accountability.

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