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FBaggins

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20. Actually - he cannot

Reply to Buddyzbuddy (Reply #19)

Sun Sep 21, 2025, 12:16 AM

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Mask mandates were recommended by federal agencies - but had to be implemented by the states (which is why there were such variable requirements around the country)

(An exception being the federal workforce and/or on federal property)

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

Love it. Thank you Governor Newsom. nt SunSeeker Saturday #1

All Blue States Should Follow Suite: Chasstev365 Saturday #2

There are several that are working on something similar. chowder66 Saturday #8

I love this and Rec! Ponietz Saturday #3

How specifically will they enforce this? flvegan Saturday #4

Actually, this is a step to making it enforcable Metaphorical Saturday #5

"ICE agents still have to follow state laws" flvegan Saturday #6

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

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

"ICE agents still have to follow state laws" Polybius 19 hrs ago #25

I wish it were more generic in terms of hiding identity intrepidity Saturday #7

"...if another pandemic breaks out..." markodochartaigh Saturday #15

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

The doxxing thing is bullshit IMHO progressoid Saturday #10

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

No,they are worried about being committing violence and getting caught. It's about evading Justice. Blues Heron 19 hrs ago #29

I know. I'm pointing out how ridiculous chowder66 19 hrs ago #30

K&R red dog 1 Saturday #13

Thanks again, Governor Newsom. Magoo48 Saturday #16

Best of Good Luck Gov Newsom! Cha Saturday #17

Arrest information is public record JoseBalow Saturday #18

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

Actually - he cannot FBaggins Yesterday #20

Works for me, thanks. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #21

There is this thing called the Supremacy Clause somsai 19 hrs ago #22

Yep SickOfTheOnePct 19 hrs ago #23

Except that they have given short shrift BumRushDaShow 19 hrs ago #27

Except when red states ignore it BumRushDaShow 19 hrs ago #28

If you think local law enforcement will enforce this, you live in a fantasy. ForgoTheConsequence 19 hrs ago #24

Some, but not all. Illinois' Trust Act and Illinois Way Forward Act prohibit ancianita 12 hrs ago #31

Any hint of Nazi shit from ANY law enforcement should be squashed STAT Blues Heron 19 hrs ago #26