💨 Abstract

In 2025, the sight of masked immigration enforcement agents has sparked controversy across the U.S. These agents, covering their faces with caps, sunglasses, or masks, are part of heightened immigration crackdowns directed by the Trump administration. Supporters argue this measure protects agents from harassment, while opponents say it instills fear and avoids accountability. Critics compare it to past instances of masked forces, such as the Ku Klux Klan, and express concerns about transparency and trust.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff