WA Senate passes ban on police face coverings

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 867

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday to ban law enforcement from covering their faces in response to growing concerns over masked federal immigration agents.

Senate Bill 5855 would cover local, state and federal law enforcement, with limited exceptions for uses like personal protective equipment and undercover or SWAT operations. The proposal is sure to face legal hurdles if it becomes law.

Under the legislation, people detained by masked officers could sue them …

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