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Notorious California state Sen. Scott Wiener and a fellow Democrat have introduced legislation that would prevent members of law enforcement — from the lowliest local cops to federal immigration agents — from wearing face coverings.
On Monday, Wiener of San Francisco and Assembly Public Safety Committee Chair Jesse Arreguín of Oakland introduced the No Secret Police Act, which would make wearing a mask a misdemeanor for on-duty officers.
"We’re seeing the rise of secret police — masked, no identifying info, even wearing army fatigues — grabbing & disappearing people. It’s antithetical to democracy & harms communities," Wiener posted to X. "The No Secret Police Act can help end the fear & chaos this behavior creates in communities."
'They're being doxxed all over the place.'
"What we have been seeing in the last few weeks are law enforcement — some local, some federal — who are wearing masks to completely hide their faces while they are carrying out deportation and other enforcement activities," added Arreguín, according to KABC-TV.
Border czar Tom Homan has repeatedly insisted that ICE agents must wear masks to guard against doxing. "They're being doxxed all over the place," he told Blaze Media co-founder Glenn Beck last month. "Their pictures are being put on telephone poles in major cities. These officers are under great threat. They identify them. They put their home, they put the phone numbers or home address. It's just ridiculous."
The proposed legislation does permit some exceptions for SWAT members and those wearing medical or safety masks to protect themselves against airborne disease and wildfires that regularly rage through the state. Face shields will also be permitted for those combatting riots, so long as their faces are still visible.
The New York Post noted that masked rioters on the streets of Los Angeles were caught on camera committing horrific acts of violence, including against police.
However, as the No Secret Police Act notes, existing California law already prohibits wearing "a mask, false whiskers, or any personal disguise, as specified, with the purpose of evading or escaping discovery, recognition, or identification while committing a public offense, or for concealment, flight, evasion, or escape from arrest or conviction for any public offense."
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Trump stops to answer question about arresting Newsom — and his answer will enrage humorless liberals: 'I would do it'
The violent riots in Los Angeles that broke out in response to immigration enforcement this past weekend have resulted in an apparent game of chicken between border czar Tom Homan, who has threatened to arrest elected officials who interfere with federal immigration operations, and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has dared Homan to follow through with that threat.
On Monday, President Donald Trump weighed in on escalating tensions between Homan and Newson, seemingly giving Homan the green light to hold Newsom accountable.
"I would do it if I were Tom. I think it's great," Trump began in response to a question about a possible arrest.
"Gavin likes the publicity, but I think it would be a great thing," Trump continued.
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As he spoke, Trump seemed to have a slight smile on the corner of his mouth and a faint twinkle in his eye, indicating that his words should not be taken too literally. In fact, Trump added that he "like[s]" Newsom, calling him a "nice guy."
Nevertheless, Trump still thinks Newsom is "grossly incompetent" and has "done a terrible job."
Trump also took the opportunity to contrast his track record with Newsom's. "All you have to do is look at the little railroad he's building," Trump said, referring to the California light-rail "boondoggle" that has cost $7 billion thus far, even before a single track has been laid.
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"It's about a hundred times over budget," Trump crowed.
"We're putting a flagpole over there," Trump said, pointing to a spot near the White House where Trump intends to erect a 100-foot flagpole, reportedly paid for out of his own pocket.
"Under budget," Trump reiterated. "I always do under budget."
As might be expected, Newsom failed to see any humor in Trump's remarks and took to social media to wail that the administration was barreling toward "authoritarianism."
"The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America. I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican this is a line we cannot cross as a nation — this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism," he scolded.
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White House has clear message for Newsom after Democratic governor dares Homan to arrest him
President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan was asked in an NBC News interview on Saturday whether Democratic officials in California, namely Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom, could be arrested if they interfered with the lawful execution of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Homan, speaking as National Guard troops were preparing for deployment to riot-ravaged L.A., underscored that the same laws apply to anyone who "cross[es] that line," stating, "It's a felony to knowingly harbor and conceal an illegal alien. It's a felony to impede law enforcement from doing their job."
"Governor Newsom is an embarrassment for this state," continued the border czar. "He supports sanctuary cities. He supports sanctuary laws. If he cared about public safety in the state of California, he would not have a sanctuary for criminals — where criminals get released to the streets of this state every day because of his policies."
Newsom responded Sunday to Homan's comments with a dare: "Come and get me, tough guy."
Newsom went on MSNBC hours after Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell admitted that police were "overwhelmed" and shortly after rioters pelted California Highway Patrol officers with rocks near the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles.
'He is putting fuel on this fire.'
Rather than castigate the foreign flag-waving radicals impeding ICE and attacking law enforcement in his crime-ridden sanctuary state — footage of which could be seen playing on the television screen behind him — Newsom spent the majority of his airtime framing the disorder as the work of Trump and his administration.
"Donald Trump has created the conditions that you see on your TV tonight," said Newsom, who Trump said on Sunday should "apologize to the people of Los Angeles." "He's exacerbated the conditions. He's, you know, lit the proverbial match. He is putting fuel on this fire every since he announced he was taking over the National Guard."
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The Democratic governor suggested that Trump's use of the National Guard to restore order in L.A. — an action similarly taken by former President George H.W. Bush in 1992 in the interest of peace and safety — was an "immoral act" and "an unconstitutional act" and said he would sue the administration on Monday.
When asked about Homan's comments regarding possible arrests for those impeding law enforcement operations, Newsom said, "He's a tough guy. Why doesn't he do that? He knows where to find me."
'Newsom should be embarrassed.'
After characterizing those illegal aliens whom the Trump administration is attempting to remove from the U.S. as "poor people who're just trying to ... live their lives, man," Newsom said, "[Who] the hell is this guy? Come after me. Arrest me. Let's just get it over with, tough guy. You know? I don't give a damn."
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The White House made clear after the Democratic governor spent his evening attacking Trump and in the wake of his apparent admission of guilt — Homan indicated, after all, that arrests were warranted only if officials crossed the line — that Newsom should adjust his focus with a mind to improving his state.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Blaze News, "Governor Newsom should focus on stopping the violent riots and attacks on law enforcement that are consuming Los Angeles instead of political posturing for the TV cameras."
"The entire country can see the chaos and lawlessness. Newsom should be embarrassed," added Jackson.
President Trump minced no words Sunday, telling reporters that "if officials stand in the way of law and order, yeah, they will face charges."
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