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Ban on police face coverings pitched ahead of WA's 2026 legislative session
California in September became the first state to ban law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, in response to immigration raids where federal agents wore masks.
The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state over the prohibition last month.
Democratic lawmakers here in Washington are now planning similar legislation.
Washington’s proposal, spearheaded by Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, and Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, resembles California’s law.
https://www.heraldnet.com/northwest/ban-on-police-face-coverings-pitched-ahead-of-was-2026-legislative-session/