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VICTORY: Federal Judge SMACKS DOWN California's Anti-ICE Mask Ban in Major Trump Win

Gary FranchiFebruary 10, 2026218 views
VICTORY: Federal Judge SMACKS DOWN California's Anti-ICE Mask Ban in Major Trump Win
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The Trump administration just scored another major victory against the radical left's obstruction tactics, as a federal judge in California blocked enforcement of the Golden State's latest anti-immigration enforcement scheme on Monday.

U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder delivered a 30-page judicial smackdown to California Democrats, ruling that their new law barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing face coverings was blatantly unconstitutional and unlawful federal interference.

This is exactly what happens when leftist politicians put their Trump Derangement Syndrome ahead of common sense and the Constitution. California's mask ban was nothing more than another desperate attempt to hamstring ICE agents and sabotage President Trump's mass deportation operations.

Deep State Resistance Meets Reality

The timing of this ruling couldn't be more perfect. As the Trump-Vance administration ramps up its historic deportation efforts under the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, blue state Democrats are pulling out every dirty trick in the book to protect illegal aliens from federal law enforcement.

But here's the beautiful irony: the same liberals who demanded everyone wear masks during COVID are now trying to ban ICE agents from protecting their identities while doing dangerous work. These agents need face coverings to protect themselves from retaliation by cartel members and criminal organizations – but California Democrats apparently care more about helping criminals identify federal agents than officer safety.

"This ruling sends a clear message that states cannot interfere with federal immigration enforcement," said a Trump administration official familiar with the case.

Judge Snyder's decision represents a crucial win in the broader legal battle between the America First agenda and sanctuary state resistance. While California politicians virtue signal to their progressive base, real Americans are celebrating another victory for the rule of law.

The Bigger Picture

This court victory shows that Trump's legal team is ready to fight back against every unconstitutional obstacle thrown in their path. From sanctuary cities to activist judges, the deep state resistance is learning that this administration won't back down from enforcing immigration law.

Patriots across the country should be encouraged by this win – it's proof that when we fight back against leftist overreach, we can win. How many more sanctuary state schemes will collapse under constitutional scrutiny?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMike2024VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
FINALLY! A federal judge with some common sense. California has been obstructing federal immigration law for way too long.
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TexasConservativeVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Absolutely right! States don't get to pick and choose which federal laws they want to follow.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Can someone explain what this mask ban was supposed to accomplish? Were they trying to help criminals hide their identity from ICE agents?
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LawAndOrder2024VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Pretty much exactly that. They were making it harder for ICE to identify people they were looking for.
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AmericaFirst2024VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
My brother works for ICE and the stories he tells me about California's obstruction are unbelievable. This ruling gives me hope that sanity is returning.
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TrumpTrain2024VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
WINNING! Keep these victories coming!
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BorderSecurityNowVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
This is just the beginning. California's sanctuary state policies need to be challenged at every turn until they comply with federal law.
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PatriotMike2024VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Couldn't agree more. Rule of law has to mean something.
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LibertyBelle88VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
This is exactly what we voted for - judges who actually follow the Constitution instead of activist liberal policies.
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ConstitutionalConservativeVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
The Supremacy Clause exists for a reason. Federal immigration law supersedes state interference, period.