Ferguson signs bill barring masks on law enforcement as demonstrators urge him to go further

By: Monica Carillo-Casas and Mitchell Roland

Outlets: The Spokesman-Review

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 1,094

Last Updated: 1 day, 11 hours ago

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As protesters outside urged the state to take further action to protect Washingtonians from federal immigration enforcement, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation on Thursday that prohibits law enforcement from wearing facial coverings during official duties and bans falsely identifying oneself as a police officer.

The pair of bills passed during the recent legislative session comes amid heightened concerns across the country as the Trump administration increases immigration action. During the bill signing, which took place …

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