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Council asks mayor to report on federal agents' identification and mask use after local incidents; item referred to public‑safety committee
Summary
Councilors asked the mayor to report on whether the city can require federal agents to identify themselves and to restrict identity‑concealing masks when acting in Somerville. The council referred the resolution to the Public Health and Public Safety Committee for further review.
Councilor Scott introduced a resolution asking the mayor to update the council on any plans to require federal law‑enforcement agents acting within Somerville to provide identification upon request and to prevent the use of identity‑concealing masks by such agents. The measure followed several reported incidents in the city that councilors said raised concern.
Councilor McLaughlin…
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