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House Republicans reject proposal to ban local, state police from using masks

ICE and HSI police walk to an immigration court to take someone into custody May 21, 2025, in Phoenix. On a party-line vote, the state House rejected a proposal by Rep. Mariana Sandoval to spell out that police agencies must have a written policy that prevents the routine use of masks.

(The Associated Press/Ross D. Franklin)

PHOENIX — Arizona lawmakers won’t ban state and local police from being masked during routine duties.

On a party-line vote, the state House rejected a proposal by Rep. Mariana Sandoval to spell out that police agency must have a written policy that prevents the routine use of masks.

The proposal by the Goodyear Democrat was crafted to include some exceptions. But Sandoval told colleagues there needs to be some basic understanding of when masks are — and are not — appropriate.

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