Appeals Court Blocks California Visible Identification Law For ICE Agents

An appeals court blocked a California law forcing ICE agents to show visible identification.

A federal appeals court barred California from enforcing a law requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to display visible identification. The panel ruled that states lack the authority to dictate how federal agents execute their duties. This decision finalizes a previous hold on the state legislation.

• The rulingThe 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a preliminary injunction against the state of California.
• The justificationThe three-judge panel concluded that individual states cannot regulate the operational methods of federal workers.

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