SEATTLE — Law enforcement officers in Washington state can no longer cover their faces to conceal their identities. The law, signed Thursday by Gov. Bob Ferguson, seeks to unmask federal immigration agents detaining people under President Donald Trump. But Senate ...
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill set to take effect immediately upon the governor’s signature would ban law enforcement officers in Washington from covering their faces while carrying out their duties, a proposal supporters say is aimed at increasing transparency and public accountability. ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public had its first hearing before a House committee on Wednesday. Senate Bill 5855 is a direct result of what supporting legislators said they’ve ...
Read MoreWashington lawmakers are considering a new proposal to prohibit weapons, including firearms, in more public spaces in the state. Under the legislation, public libraries, zoos, aquariums, parks, transit stations and state or local public buildings would be added to the ...
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