April 22, 2026

Federal appeals court blocks California law on agent identification

The 9th Circuit Court blocked California's No Vigilantes Act, which mandated ICE agents display identification, citing a violation of the Constitution's supremacy clause.
The ruling represents a legal victory for the Trump administration against California's efforts to regulate federal immigration operations.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's administration may appeal the decision, emphasizing the need for accountability in federal law enforcement.