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JUST IN: Senate Passes SB 5855, Formally Barring Law Enforcement Officers From Wearing Face Coverings While on Duty despite Donald Trump’s Objection
In a stunning rebuke to Donald Trump and his allies, the Senate has passed SB 5855, formally barring law enforcement officers from wearing face-covering masks while on duty during public interactions.
The bill, pushed in the name of transparency and accountability, targets the growing use of balaclavas, ski masks, and identity-concealing gear by officers—especially during protests and immigration-related operations. Supporters say the era of “anonymous policing” is over.
🔎 What SB 5855 Does:
Prohibits most law enforcement officers from covering their faces while engaging the public
Requires officers to be clearly identifiable
Allows limited exceptions for undercover work, medical protection, or safety emergencies
⚡ Why This Is Explosive:
The vote passed despite vocal objections from Donald Trump and conservative allies, who warned it could endanger officers and interfere with federal enforcement
Civil rights advocates are calling it a historic win against intimidation tactics
Legal experts predict a high-stakes constitutional clash over whether states can regulate federal agents
🗣️ Reaction Is Already Pouring In:
Democrats hail the bill as a step toward restoring public trust
Police unions and GOP leaders call it reckless
Trump-world figures are signaling potential legal challenges
This isn’t just a policy fight — it’s a power struggle over who controls law enforcement standards in America.
👉 Will this survive the courts?
👉 Is this accountability—or overreach?