‘Who is not enforcing this?’: ICE officers continue to mask up despite state ban

As the Yakima Valley sees a dramatic surge in immigration arrests, the state law meant to hold ICE officers accountable puts the burden of enforcement on the people getting deported.

By: Daisy Zavala Magaña

Outlets: RANGE Media

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 1,851

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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A man being handcuffed on a sidewalk by two men in gaiter masks and green tactical vests near a gas station in Wapato.

Two masked men with just their eyes exposed under black hats surrounding a driver on the side of a Washington road.

And a squad of men in black gaiters arresting a person in the parking lot of the Yakima Home Depot.

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