The five bills Gavin Newsom signed made California the first state to bar federal officers, including ICE, from hiding their identities

Newsom said the new laws will "make California the first state in the nation to prohibit federal law enforcement officers, including ICE, from hiding their identities."

The bill, dubbed the No Secret Police Act, prohibits most law enforcement operating in the state from masking while on the job.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills in Los Angeles on Saturday, enhancing protections for residents as what he referred to as "secret police" continues to roam the streets for ongoing immigration enforcement operations at the direction of President Trump.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to prevent federal agents from concealing their identities with masks. The law is expected to face a legal challenge.

“By signing SB 627, Governor Newsom has made every Californian safer,” said Cristine Soto DeBerry, Executive Director of Prosecutors Alliance Action. “Our state is now the first in the nation to draw a clear line between legitimate law enforcement and secret police tactics. This is a victory for transparency, accountability, and community trust.”

Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today,” exclaimed Gavin Newsom’s press office X feed this morning, calling out the South Park–parodied Homeland Security Secretary by name. “You’re welcome, America.