A federal judge has struck down a California law that requires ICE agents to identify themselves. The law was passed by Democrats to rein in federal officers who were detaining people in masks and without visible identification. the law was destined to face scrutiny, as a 1890 Supreme Court case specifies that a state cannot prosecute federal law enforcement officers acting in the course of their duties.
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Media Coverage · April 23, 2026
A federal appeals court struck down California's law requiring ICE agents to identify themselves, citing a 1890 Supreme Court case that prohibits states from prosecuting federal law enforcement officers. This decision effectively nullifies the 'No Vigilantes Act' passed by Democrats to rein in federal officers. The ruling has significant implications for federal-state relations and law enforcement accountability.
newspaper Read articleA federal appeals court on Wednesday struck down California's requirement that masked federal agents identify themselves. Democrats passed the “No Vigilantes Act” to rein in federal officers who were detaining people in masks and without visible identification. But the California law was destined to face scrutiny. An 1890 Supreme Court case specifies that a state cannot prosecute federal law enforcement officers acting in the course of their duties.
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A federal appeals court struck down California's law requiring ICE agents to identify themselves, citing a 1890 Supreme Court case that prohibits states from prosecuting federal law enforcement officers. This decision effectively nullifies the 'No Vigilantes Act' passed by Democrats to rein in federal officers. The ruling has significant implications for federal-state relations and law enforcement accountability.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday struck down California's requirement that masked federal agents identify themselves. Democrats passed the “No Vigilantes Act” to rein in federal officers who were detaining …
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