‘We will not comply’: DHS says no to Newsom’s mask ban because accountability isn’t really their thing

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In the same post, the DHS also took a dig at Newsom, blaming him for partaking in a “disgusting, diabolical fundraising and PR stunt.”To be clear: We will NOT comply with Gavin Newsom’s unconstitutional mask ban. Acting U.S Attorney Bill Essayli said in a X post on Sunday:“The State of California has no jurisdiction over the federal government. They would continue to “protect their identities”, and if that means wearing masks, then that is what is going to happen. Essayli also cross-questioned Newsom on his law and held him accountable for not yet passing a law that prevents Antifa members from wearing masks. Calling him out on the same, he said:“When can we expect CA to pass a law banning Antifa members from wearing masks while committing state and federal crimes?