DHS Official Fired in Mask Row

The Ninth Circuit panel agreed with the Trump administration that the identification mandate violated the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.

California lawyers had argued that the law was a necessary public safety measure to prevent harassment and ensure accountability.

The decision comes as tensions between blue states and the federal government over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.

Meanwhile, several other states are considering similar legislation to limit the tactics used by ICE agents.

The ruling is seen as a significant victory for the administration’s efforts to shield federal officers from state-level oversight.