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ICE masking controversies

Controversies surrounding the use of masks by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, particularly during the period after the Obama administration.

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Jan 13, 2026
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How did ICE training and tactical guidance describe uniforms and identification during enforcement under the Obama administration?

ICE training materials and operational guidance from the Obama-era described a conventional law-enforcement approach to uniforms and identification: recruits were required to wear and maintain officia...

Feb 6, 2026

Did immigration officers wear masks under Biden or Obama

became a prominent public issue in 2025 — with reporting and agency statements tying the widespread, high-profile use of face coverings to enforcement operations under — and contemporary sources say t...