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Los Angeles County ruled on law enforcement and masks.
It passed a motion Tuesday to prohibit on-duty law enforcement officers in unincorporated areas from masking or refusing to identify themselves. The motion calls for an ordinance to be drafted and passed within 60 days. Federal officials have said the practice of immigration enforcement officers concealing their identities is necessary for protection. The question of local authority in this matter 鈥渕ight have to be decided by a court,鈥� said one of the motion鈥檚 co-authors. 鈥� Staff
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