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House rejects motion to advance bill that would bar masked federal agents
Summary
On Feb. 26, 2026, the Minnesota House debated House File 3412, a bill by Rep. Finke to require law‑enforcement officers operating in Minnesota to be unmasked, including federal agents. After extensive debate and a roll‑call, the motion to recall the bill for final passage failed as recorded by the clerk.
Saint Paul — The Minnesota House on Feb. 26 debated House File 3412, a proposal by Representative Finke that would bar law‑enforcement officers from wearing masks while performing official duties in Minnesota, and would apply the state’s unmasking requirements equally to local, state and federal officers. Representative Finke told colleagues the bill is aimed at preventing what she described as “secret police” and restoring public trust.
Finke said, “It is a bill that would unmask law‑enforcement agents in the state of Minnesota whether they are local, state, or federal law enforcement agents.” She argued that masked, unidentifiable officers erode public trust and cited recent…
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