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flag Washington lawmakers propose banning police face coverings to boost trust, mirroring California’s 2025 law.

flag Washington state lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban law enforcement from wearing face coverings during public duties, mirroring California’s 2025 law, to boost transparency and community trust, especially after federal immigration raids sparked fear. flag The proposed law, led by Sen. Javier Valdez and Rep. Julio Cortes, includes exceptions for undercover operations and protective gear, and would apply only to state and local agencies. flag It is set for consideration in the 2026 legislative session, alongside a separate bill to protect immigrant workers from surprise ICE inspections. flag While federal authorities have challenged California’s law over safety and jurisdiction concerns, Washington’s version aims to maintain officer identification standards already in place. flag Law enforcement groups have voiced reservations but remain in dialogue.

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