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Original Date Announced
June 2, 2025At a press conference, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons defended ICE officers and agents who have regularly begun wearing masks over their faces to hide their identities during enforcement operations. John Sandweg, former acting director of ICE under President Obama, said he never saw anyone wearing masks during his tenure, and he believes the practice began in March 2025.
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2025.06.02 Reported: ICE director explains why agents wear masks during immigration raids - CBS Boston 2025.06.21 Reported: Masked ICE officers: The new calling card of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown - CNNSubsequent Trump and Court Action
July 18, 20252025.07.18 Reported: ICE head says he won't block agents from wearing masks - CBS News
ICE Acting Director Lyons tells CBS News that he is not a "proponent" of wearing masks, but he confirmed that he will allow ICE personnel to continue doing so.
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NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: Interior EnforcementAgencies Affected: ICEAssociated or Derivative Policies
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Commentary
2025.07.07 Senator Padilla - Letter to ICE Acting Director Lyons re: masks
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) sent a letter to Acting Director Lyons with 13 other senators regarding the widespread practice of ICE law enforcement personnel wearing masks and no identifying uniforms during enforcement operations.
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