Pennsylvania Democrats Push Bill To Ban Masked ICE Agents, Increase Transparency In Law Enforcement

CBS Philadelphia

August 15, 2025

Pennsylvania lawmakers and community advocates gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Philadelphia Thursday to rally in support of new legislation they say would bring much-needed transparency and accountability to law enforcement, especially federal immigration officers.

The proposed legislation, called the "No Secret Police" bill, aims to ban law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, from wearing face coverings during operations and would require them to wear clearly marked uniforms that identify their agency.

"The use of masks effectively dehumanizes enforcers while rendering invisible the people who are targeted," said state Sen. Nikil Saval, who co-sponsored the bill with state Sen. Amanda Cappelletti.

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