A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to New York's efforts to restrict the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in the state. In a ruling that has sparked controversy, the judge has blocked a ban on ICE officers wearing masks, a move that was intended to make it easier for the public to identify and confront the officers. The ban was a key component of a broader set of regulations aimed at restricting the activities of ICE in New York, a state that has been a hub of resistance to the Trump administration's immigration policies. The ruling is likely to be seen as a victory for ICE and a setback for advocates of stricter regulations on the agency.
US federal judge blocks New York’s ban on ICE officers wearing masks The Guardian
