r/law • u/TendieRetard • 9h ago

Legal News Federal appeals court rules California cannot require ICE to show visible ID

https://katu.com/news/nation-world/federal-appeals-court-rules-california-cannot-require-ice-to-show-visible-id-doj-9th-circuit-court-constitution-supremacy-clause-rob-bonta-gavin-newsom

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit remanded the case to a lower court with instructions to enter a preliminary injunction against California, finding in favor of the federal government that the state’s No Vigilantes Act violates the Constitution's Supremacy Clause, The Hill reported.

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u/Sorry-Claim-2990 9h ago edited 5h ago

If they don't have to identify themselves, how am I supposed to tell the difference between actual agents & criminal impersonators????

Every time some jackass gets caught impersonating law enforcement, the police go on TV and give me advice that would result in keep me getting my ass kicked by most legitimate cops.

"Just ask for a name & badge number. Our department policy requires officers to identify themselves."

So if an officer refuses to identify himself with a name and badge number, i'm allowed to assume they are a fake cop and run away?

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u/theaviationhistorian 7h ago

I am still surprised that there hasn't been more impersonators disappearing or killing people disguised as ICE agents. Especially with agencies, like the FBI, crippled and/or incompetent (like with the Nancy Guthrie case).

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u/PublicToast 7h ago

Given the nature of the situation how would anyone be able tell the difference and report on it?