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Nydia Velázquez: “When agents hide their faces and identities they create chaos, fear, and open the door to abuse.”

On the recordJune 29, 2025
When agents hide their faces and identities they create chaos, fear, and open the door to abuse.
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Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York
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commondreams.org
Jun 29, 2025

Editor's note · Context

She highlights the dangers of anonymity in law enforcement.

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