Masked agents raise concerns

By rahmat hidayat

Thursday, June 12, 2025

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Los Angeles ICE raids fuel controversy over masked agents

A federal agent with a pepper ball gun walks back to his vehicle after making immigration arrests in Chicago, Illinois, June 4, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Vondruska/File Photo

Images of federal immigration agents wearing masks and balaclavas as they conduct raids in Los Angeles and other US cities have ignited a politically charged debate over whether they are protecting their identities or engaging in intimidation tactics.

There are no federal rules or laws forbidding mask-wearing by law enforcement personnel.

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