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Man arrested for handing out face shields to LA protesters - as ICE agents wear masks to cover their identities (www.independent.co.uk)

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Arrest of Alejandro Theodoro Orellana comes as federal officials have been defending ICE use of face masks against mounting criticism

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[–] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

There are some state laws against masking, and I believe some similar "enhancement" type laws. But the federal government doesn't have anything against it and the states that do have anti-masking laws usually (but not always) have exceptions for medical purposes. And being out and about with a crowd of shouting people is a good reason to wear a mask for medical purposes.

I did verify that he was handing out clear face shields for protection rather than masks though, so there's not even that.

[–] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Oh yeah, no, I was just...idk...spitballing?

Did mean to acknowledge the clear face shield thing. Just...uhhh...stoned and drunk. 🤷