Overview

• Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the package in Los Angeles on Sept. 20, tightening rules for ICE and other federal personnel operating in California.
• The law mandates that agents be clearly identifiable and largely prohibits mask-wearing during enforcement operations.
• It establishes protections for migrants in hospitals and schools following federal rollbacks of such safe zones.
• Newsom said the measure defends communities from what he called Trump's 'secret police,' citing recent social-media-documented raids.
• Reporters expect legal challenges from Washington, and US outlets report the provisions are slated to take effect around the new year.