A federal appeals court ruled on October 14, 2026, against a California law that required Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to show visible identification. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit issued a final ruling after previously placing the law on hold. The court remanded the case with instructions to enter a preliminary injunction against the state of California.
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Against California Law on ICE Identification
On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled against a California law that mandated ICE officers to display visible identification. This decision follows a prior hold on the law and includes instructions for a preliminary injunction against California.
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