An acting U.S. attorney in California on Friday ordered federal authorities to ignore a new state law that bars law enforcement officers from wearing masks.
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a measure into law that makes it a misdemeanor crime for state, local, and federal law enforcement officers to wear masks or face coverings. It goes into effect at the start of next year.
“Governor Newsom is confused about his role under the U.S. Constitution,” Bill Essayli, acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, wrote in a post on X. “He oversees California, not federal agencies. He should review the Supremacy Clause.”…