California restricts use of masks by most law enforcement officers

California will be the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces while conducting official business. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the measure into law Saturday. The new law prohibits neck gator, ski masks and other facial covering for local and federal officers, including immigration enforcement agents, with some exceptions. It’s a direct response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles where federal agents covered their faces while making arrests. Critics say California doesn’t have authority over federal agents and could endanger local officers. Newsom also signed measures to limit immigration agents from entering schools and health care facilities without a warrant.