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intrepidity

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7. I wish it were more generic in terms of hiding identity

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 04:50 PM

17 hrs ago

The issue is broader than just face coverings, and in fact if another pandemic breaks out where facial masking becomes a big thing again, might this backfire somehow?

ETA: nevermind, just noticed it has exceptions for this.

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California Gov. Newsom signs bill aimed at banning law enforcement from using face coverings [View all] BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago OP

Love it. Thank you Governor Newsom. nt SunSeeker 18 hrs ago #1

All Blue States Should Follow Suite: Chasstev365 18 hrs ago #2

There are several that are working on something similar. chowder66 17 hrs ago #8

I love this and Rec! Ponietz 18 hrs ago #3

How specifically will they enforce this? flvegan 18 hrs ago #4

Actually, this is a step to making it enforcable Metaphorical 17 hrs ago #5

"ICE agents still have to follow state laws" flvegan 17 hrs ago #6

I'm hoping they WILL arrest until courts tell them not too. bluestarone 16 hrs ago #14

I wonder if this might also open the door to civil suits against ICE agents Bluetus 17 hrs ago #11

"ICE agents still have to follow state laws" Polybius 43 min ago #25

I wish it were more generic in terms of hiding identity intrepidity 17 hrs ago #7

"...if another pandemic breaks out..." markodochartaigh 16 hrs ago #15

They are worried about being doxxed - which as law enforcement they can work on going after the doxxers chowder66 17 hrs ago #9

The doxxing thing is bullshit IMHO progressoid 17 hrs ago #10

Most likely because they are made up of a bunch of temporary citizens looking to get their kicks. J6ers and people with chowder66 17 hrs ago #12

No,they are worried about being committing violence and getting caught. It's about evading Justice. Blues Heron 37 min ago #29

I know. I'm pointing out how ridiculous chowder66 34 min ago #30

K&R red dog 1 16 hrs ago #13

Thanks again, Governor Newsom. Magoo48 16 hrs ago #16

Best of Good Luck Gov Newsom! Cha 16 hrs ago #17

Arrest information is public record JoseBalow 15 hrs ago #18

Ironically, RFK can institute a Federal mandate to wear face masks to combat Covid. Buddyzbuddy 12 hrs ago #19

Actually - he cannot FBaggins 10 hrs ago #20

Works for me, thanks. Buddyzbuddy 7 hrs ago #21

There is this thing called the Supremacy Clause somsai 56 min ago #22

Yep SickOfTheOnePct 52 min ago #23

Except that they have given short shrift BumRushDaShow 41 min ago #27

Except when red states ignore it BumRushDaShow 38 min ago #28

If you think local law enforcement will enforce this, you live in a fantasy. ForgoTheConsequence 48 min ago #24

Any hint of Nazi shit from ANY law enforcement should be squashed STAT Blues Heron 41 min ago #26