Masks Spark Immigration Protests

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Masks on ICE agents ignite pushback. When can officials block their faces?

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ICE agents and officers are increasingly concealing their identities through masks.

The tactic has ignited both confusion and pushback in local communities.

The practice has kindled concern about whether agents themselves are at risk or if they are creating a culture of impunity by shielding their identities.

ICE Director Todd Lyons defended officers who wear masks at a press conference on June 2 .

ICE officers must identify themselves as soon as possible when making an arrest, advocacy group says.

Some advocates say that the practice of concealing their identities raises Fourth Amendment concerns.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has said the masks are part of a broader intimidation campaign by ICE .

Virginia ’s Democratic Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem .

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