Charges have been dropped against an East Los Angeles activist who was arrested for handing out face shields during a protest against federal immigration raids, and he's now speaking out. Alejandro ...

NEW YORK (AP) — In a matter of months, it has become a regular sight around the country — immigration enforcement agents detaining people and taking them into custody, often as public anger ...

“One thing about a mask is it kind of works like being behind a riot shield,” Frantz said. “When you have more of separation from the person you’re attacking, it’s easier to dehumanize that person.” ...

But they also made it easier for those wearing them to commit violent acts against others, she said. “One thing about a mask is it kind of works like being behind a riot shield,” Frantz said.