SAN JOSE CONTINUES to strengthen protections for its immigrant communities by prohibiting federal immigration agents from hiding their identity and advancing plans to prevent ICE from using city-owned properties for enforcement.
The San Jose City Council voted unanimously for both policies on Tuesday. The city attorney created an unmasking policy that prohibits all law enforcement from wearing face masks except to prevent transmitting disease or to protect from fire and toxins. It also requires them to wear visible identification. In addition, federal immigration agents must give the San Jose Police Department advanced notice if they conduct operations in the city that require masking.
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