US judge rejects California law that banned masks for federal officers
Feb 9 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday preliminarily struck down a California state law that bans federal officers from wearing masks while on duty.
U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder said, opens new tab the U.S. government was likely to prove that the law is unconstitutional and granted its request for an order against its enforcement.
In the same ruling, Snyder upheld another California law that requires federal officers to display identification when performing their duties.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement that Snyder's decision on the identification law was "a clear win for the rule of law," and that "no badge and no name mean no accountability."
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-judge-rejects-california-law-that-banned-masks-federal-officers-2026-02-10/
