masks, arguing that many are concealing their identities out of genuine fear of doxxing — the malicious public release of personal information that could endanger them and their families. According to Fetterman, calls from some lawmakers to mandate unmasking are misguided and could put federal personnel at risk rather than improve accountability.
Fetterman’s comments come amid Democratic leadership’s broader push for immigration-enforcement reforms tied to crucial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding negotiations. Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have outlined a set of reform demands — including body-camera requirements, visible identification, and bans on mask use by federal agents — as part of efforts to overhaul ICE practices following high-profile fatal encounters and mounting public scrutiny.
