Trending Now - New Jersey Enacts Law Restricting Masks for Police, ICE Agents
WHO:
Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey
Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington
Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill
Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington
Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
President Trump and the Trump administration
WHAT:
Sherrill signed three bills aimed at strengthening protections for immigrants.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security previously denounced the new Washington state measure as “irresponsible, reckless and dangerous.”
Sherrill signed legislation on March 25th, 2026, limiting face coverings worn by law enforcement, including federal ICE agents.
The new law requires officers to present identification prior to arresting or detaining someone.
Sherrill signed three bills aimed at strengthening protections for immigrants.
Sherrill stated, “I can’t believe we have to say this, but in the United States of America, we’re not going to tolerate masked roving militias pretending, pretending to be well-trained law enforcement agents.”
Mikie Sherrill signed legislation limiting face coverings for law enforcement, including federal ICE agents.
New Jersey became the second state in 2026 to enact such a law.
The new law requires officers to present identification prior to arresting or detaining someone.
The Trump administration is suing New Jersey over Sherrill's February 11th executive order.
WHERE:
Trenton, New Jersey
New Jersey state property, including correctional facilities and courthouses
WHEN:
The law was signed on March 25th, 2026.
Washington state’s law was signed earlier in March 2026.
Legislation signed on March 25th, 2026
Washington state’s law was signed earlier in March 2026.
Sherrill took office on January 20th, 2026.
The executive order was issued on February 11th, 2026.
WHY:
Sherrill stated the anti-mask provision is part of a multipronged effort to keep New Jersey residents safe.
Sherrill stated the anti-mask provision is part of a multipronged effort to keep New Jersey residents safe.
Sherrill has been critical of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
Sherrill stated the anti-mask provision is part of a multipronged effort to keep New Jersey residents safe.
The legislation aims to protect people’s privacy and rights and strengthen trust between law enforcement and communities.
HOW:
The law limits when law enforcement officers can wear face coverings.
The mask measure is part of a package of bills aimed at strengthening protections for immigrants.
The new law is part of a package of bills that will “protect people’s privacy and their rights” and “strengthen trust between law enforcement and our communities.”
The law limits when law enforcement officers can wear face coverings.
The legislation is part of a package of bills aimed at strengthening protections for immigrants.
(UPDATED March 26, 2026 11:17 UTC)
Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey has signed three bills aimed at strengthening protections for immigrants. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security previously criticized a new measure in Washington state as “irresponsible, reckless and dangerous.” Sherrill emphasized that the anti-mask provision is part of a broader effort to ensure the safety of New Jersey residents by limiting when law enforcement officers can wear face coverings.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 09:17 UTC)
Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey signed legislation on March 25, 2026, that limits face coverings worn by law enforcement, including federal ICE agents, and requires officers to present identification before arresting or detaining someone. Earlier in March, Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington also enacted a similar law as part of a broader initiative to enhance protections for immigrants. Sherrill emphasized that the anti-mask provision is a key component of efforts to ensure the safety of New Jersey residents.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 05:33 UTC)
Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three bills aimed at strengthening protections for immigrants, emphasizing that the United States will not tolerate masked roving militias pretending to be law enforcement. Sherrill, who has been critical of Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts, stated that these new laws are designed to protect people's privacy and rights while fostering trust between law enforcement and communities. This legislative action reflects a broader commitment to immigrant rights and community safety in the face of ongoing challenges.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:36 UTC)
On March 25, 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation that limits face coverings for law enforcement, including federal ICE agents, making New Jersey the second state this year to enact such a law. The new law requires officers to present identification before arresting or detaining someone, and it is part of a broader effort to enhance protections for immigrants and build trust between law enforcement and communities. In response, the Trump administration is suing New Jersey over Sherrill's executive order issued on February 11, 2026.