Jackson County Proposes Mask Crackdown After Deadly ICE Shooting

Agree or disagree, we notice a bold move from Jackson County legislator Manny Abarca.

Context . . .  

Masks for law enforcement have been hotly debated for years even is the fashion choice is common practice across the globe in Western nations. 

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The legislation might gain traction amongst progressive voters even as there's preliminary law enforcement push back already.

Here's the sitch:  

A Jackson County legislator will push a new ordinance this week that would ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks and hiding their identities while on duty.

Ordinance 6050 was drafted by Manny Abarca, who said it is needed to rebuild public trust in law enforcement. The measure would prohibit authorities from concealing their faces or badges during the performance of their official duties.

“When ICE comes into our community, when any authority comes into our community and says I’m going to cover my face. I don’t have to tell you who I am, I don’t have to tell you my badge number, it hurts community policing,” Abarca said.

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