Newsom signs California bills restricting federal agents while immigration tensions rise

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills restricting immigration enforcement actions in the state. The measures include bans on face coverings, warrant requirements, and stricter notification rules.

Assembly Bill 49 prohibits schools from allowing immigration officers on campus without a warrant. It also requires schools to notify communities when enforcement is expected.

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Senate Bill 627 prohibits most federal and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks while performing duties. The law requires officers to show their faces during operations.

Senate Bill 805 requires law enforcement to identify themselves while conducting duties. Limited exceptions apply to sensitive situations.

Senate Bill 81 blocks immigration enforcement from entering restricted health facility areas without a judicial order. It is intended to shield patient information from immigration authorities.

Senate Bill 98 requires schools and higher education institutions to notify communities when immigration enforcement is present. It further restricts entry without judicial authorization.

Supporters of these measures argue they protect immigrant communities from intimidation. They claim the laws are necessary to preserve trust in schools and health care institutions.

Opponents argue the bills interfere with federal supremacy and enforcement duties. They believe the measures make it harder to ensure national security and law enforcement effectiveness.