The Shore News Network is reporting that 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 was signed by leftie lunatic 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,” (tell me that's a fucking joke) applies to federal, state, county, and municipal officers operating within New Jersey. It requires officers to reveal their faces while performing official duties, with specific exemptions for undercover operations, safety threats, medical protections, and emergency conditions.
A law enforcement officer who violates the provisions of the bill is guilty of a disorderly persons offense, which is punishable by a fine of $500 to $1,000, up to six months imprisonment, or both. Despite the law, federal officials have stated that ICE agents will not comply, likely setting up a legal battle over state versus federal authority.
“Sanctuary politicians attempting to ban our federal law enforcement from wearing masks is despicable and a flagrant attempt to endanger our officers. To be crystal clear: we will not abide by this unconstitutional ban,” ICE replied to New Jersey’s new law in a statement yesterday.
The DOJ can...and SHOULD...arrest any idiot stupid enough to try. Federal supremacy over rides such ludicrous BS.
ReplyDeleteDidn't a similar law in California get struck down by the court?
ReplyDeleteNew Jersey's state mascot: Pander Bear. New Jersey cannot enforce this unconstitutional law, and any attempt to try is likely going to result in Federal charges.
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