New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, signed legislation on Wednesday to limit the use of face coverings for law enforcement, including federal ICE agents,
The law, which requires officers to present identification before detaining someone, comes as some federal agents have sought to hide their identities during immigration raids in communities across the country.
Sherrill, who was sworn into office in January, said the mask restriction is part of an effort to ensure the safety of residents of the Garden State.
"I can't believe we have to say this, but in the United States of America, we're not going to tolerate masked roving militias pretending, pretending to be well-trained law enforcement agents," she said.
The law is part of a package that the governor said will "protect people’s privacy and their rights" and "strengthen trust between law enforcement and our communities."
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