Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on June 30 prohibiting individuals from wearing clothing in public places that covers their faces, joining a trend in several Central Asian countrie...

The agency justifies covering agents’ faces by pointing to assaults and threats. But there are new reasons to question the details of ICE’s claims.

Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have announced plans to enforce a ban on face coverings during protests in Portsmouth, utilizing new powers granted under the Crime and Policing Act. The measures, effective from 10:00 BST on Saturday until Sunday morning, aim to prevent individuals from concealing their identities during protest activities, which authorities claim have led to violence, intimidation, and disorder in recent days. The police statement emphasized that the restrictions apply equally to all groups attending protests, not to suppress free speech but to prevent criminal activity and enhance community safety. This follows a series of anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover, where masked demonstrators blocked roads and attempted to stop migrant transport, resulting in clashes with police. A 42-year-old man has been charged with violent disorder and assaulting an officer following the recent protests, with more arrests expected as part of ongoing investigations. Assistant Chief Constable Paul Bartolomeo stressed that the new powers are not intended to prevent protests but to address criminal behavior, while Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson warned that violence and criminal damage would not be tolerated, calling it a 'clear warning' to those planning future disruptions. The police also highlighted damage to vehicles and minor injuries to officers during the protests, though no serious injuries were reported. Additionally, the force has pledged to address online abuse targeting police and partner agencies, following incidents where RNLI volunteers were subjected to social media attacks. The announcement coincides with a separate incident in Dover where similar anti-migrant protests occurred the day before, underscoring a broader pattern of protest tactics involving masked demonstrators and road blockages. Organizers of the previous protests, including activist Danny Thomas of Patriot Platform, have stated they will not participate in the upcoming demonstration, though police remain vigilant against potential disruptions. The crackdown reflects a growing emphasis on balancing protest rights with public safety, particularly in the context of rising tensions around immigration issues in the UK.

via BorderReport — NEW YORK (AP) — New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings or require that they wear visible identification, a federal judge ruled Monday. The ruling comes after a federal judge earlier this year blocked a similar law in California that was enacted after the Trump administration aggressively worked to increase immigration arrests. For the Northern [...]

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the state cannot ban federal agents from wearing face coverings or requiring them to display visible identification. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino, cited constitutional concerns about state overreach, specifically the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prevents states from regulating federal law enforcement. The law in question was part of New York’s budget bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in May and took effect in June. Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James defended the policy, stating they believe masked agents do not enhance public safety. The ruling echoes a similar decision earlier this year in California, where a federal judge blocked a law restricting immigration officers’ use of face coverings. The case has broader implications for states attempting to impose restrictions on federal agents, as the Department of Justice recently sued Connecticut over its own mask ban. The decision underscores ongoing legal tensions between state and federal authority in law enforcement practices.

The Department of Justice is suing California over two recently enacted laws that would prohibit federal agents from wearing facial coverings and require them to identify themselves while conducting t...

A ban on police face coverings has been one of the most talked about proposals in the first two days of Washington’s legislative session.

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