Nydia Velázquez: “It sends the wrong message to the American people that the First Family... were not wearing the mask.”

We would never accept it if the NYPD operated in masks without names or badges—and we shouldn't accept it from ICE either.

Dozens of homes and businesses across Queens and the surrounding boroughs suffered major damage, and many are still working to get back on their feet.

When agents hide their faces and identities they create chaos, fear, and open the door to abuse.

I urge my colleagues not to engage in knee-jerk reactions that set back our real progress toward creating a more equitable criminal justice system.