New Jersey can now arrest and jail ICE agents for six months if they wear masks during enforcement operations

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has enacted a new law prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal agents and ICE officers, from wearing face coverings during public interactions, after the measure passed both the Senate and General Assembly and was signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. The law takes effect immediately, setting new statewide standards for officer identification while leaving enforcement details to be determined.

The legislation, titled the “Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act,” applies to federal, state, county, and municipal officers ope...