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Masking Controversy 2025

The controversy over masked federal immigration officers beginning in 2025

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Jan 15, 2026
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Were ICE agents required to wear masks during immigration enforcement actions under the Obama administration?

There is no evidence in the reporting provided that Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a policy during the Obama administration requiring agents to wear masks during enforcement operations; fo...

Feb 7, 2026

Did the Obama administration use masked enforcement

The available reporting shows no clear evidence that was a routine practice during the administration; former acting director said he never saw agents wearing masks in his tenure, and multiple reporte...