Officers who conceal their faces while performing official duties could be charged with a misdemeanor under a new bill.

A news conference was held earlier this week, revealing nearly 1,500 people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Massachusetts, and why agents are seen wearing masks. ICE agents in Massachusetts have come under public scrutiny for wearing masks during arrest operations,

Concern over immigration enforcement officials wearing face masks largely cleaves into two camps: those who worry over threats against law enforcement and those who see masking as creating a culture of impunity.