So Lightfoot and Pritzker want ICE to take their masks off?
But I thought “masks keep us safe”?!?
5 years ago they were threatening to arrest people who didn’t wear a mask, now they’re threatening to arrest people who wear them? What is it, assholes? Ya cant have it both ways!
All ICE needs to say is “Covid Mask”, and that’s it
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October 24, 2025, 12:07 PM
corsair
A bit spicy at the gate/bridge to Alameda's Coast Guard island base.
Humorous correction by the 'witness' as the reporter attempts to soft-pad/downplay the action
So Lightfoot and Pritzker want ICE to take their masks off?
But I thought “masks keep us safe”?!?
5 years ago they were threatening to arrest people who didn’t wear a mask, now they’re threatening to arrest people who wear them? What is it, assholes? Ya cant have it both ways!
All ICE needs to say is “Covid Mask”, and that’s it
Just claim it is a medical device under ADA and of course, under HIPPA they can't ask about it.
October 24, 2025, 04:02 PM
sigfreund
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Originally posted by jsbcody: under HIPPA they can't ask about it.
Who is “they”? As I understand HIPPA, it does not apply to everyone. Would there be some reason a political figure would be covered?
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Originally posted by jsbcody: under HIPPA they can't ask about it.
Who is “they”? As I understand HIPPA, it does not apply to everyone. Would there be some reason a political figure would be covered?
Newscum has said he would use local law enforcement to enforce the no mask law on ICE agents. So claiming HIPPA would stop any type of arrest right there. There are lots of ways around the law using various Federal Laws, ways to screw with any Leftist Judge willing to entertain the enforcement of the no mask law.
October 26, 2025, 09:29 AM
sigfreund
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Originally posted by jsbcody: So claiming HIPPA would stop any type of arrest right there.
This is what I’m confused about. According to the information I found, HIPPA protections/requirements do not apply to law enforcement. In general (as I understand it), it applies to medical providers and associated activities, not everyone.
Are you saying that if someone is found with (apparent) medications containing controlled substances that the police cannot ask for proof that they were properly prescribed and not purchased from some guy on the street because that would be a HIPPA violation? I’ve been out of law enforcement for a long time, but demanding that was certainly permitted in my day. I do know that when someone is booked into jail, he can be required to explain what the pills he had on him when arrested are for if he wants to continue taking them.
I’m no expert on the question, but I do know that there is a lot of misunderstanding about some of these issues and I ask because I am curious.
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October 26, 2025, 12:49 PM
slosig
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Originally posted by sigfreund:
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Originally posted by jsbcody: HIPPA
I know nothing about the details of this, but would the superior agency thing come into effect?
CA Officer, “You’re under arrest for wearing a mask.”
Federal Officer, “You represent an inferior agency. You are interfering with a Federal operation. Piss off or you’ll be arrested, detained, and charged.”
Yes, I’m sure it would be more polite than that, but doesn’t the hierarchy of government play into these kinds of things?
Edited to fix autoscrewup: interning != interfering. Sigh, must learn to proofread more carefully.This message has been edited. Last edited by: slosig,
October 26, 2025, 03:56 PM
jljones
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Originally posted by sigfreund:
quote:
Originally posted by jsbcody: under HIPPA they can't ask about it.
Who is “they”? As I understand HIPPA, it does not apply to everyone. Would there be some reason a political figure would be covered?
Apparently, all you have to do is claim it. Schools are claiming HIPPA, rehab clinics are using HIPPA to “neither confirm nor deny” a court ordered person is there. Even if they have warrants.
HIPPA is so misunderstood that anyone that wants you to go away screeches HIPPA.
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October 26, 2025, 04:21 PM
CPD SIG
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Originally posted by jljones:
HIPPA is so misunderstood that anyone that wants you to go away screeches HIPPA.
Damn, and I’ve been calling everyone “racist” when I want them to go away. I’ve been doing this all wrong.
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October 26, 2025, 07:02 PM
SpinZone
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Originally posted by jljones:
quote:
Originally posted by sigfreund:
quote:
Originally posted by jsbcody: under HIPPA they can't ask about it.
Who is “they”? As I understand HIPPA, it does not apply to everyone. Would there be some reason a political figure would be covered?
Apparently, all you have to do is claim it. Schools are claiming HIPPA, rehab clinics are using HIPPA to “neither confirm nor deny” a court ordered person is there. Even if they have warrants.
HIPPA is so misunderstood that anyone that wants you to go away screeches HIPPA.
^^^^This
HIPPA has a very narrowly defined scope of who it applies to. People can scream HIPPA all they want but it doesn’t change that. You cannot wear any mask into my credit union. (Or motorcycle helmet. hoodies and a few other things) When they tell you to remove your mask and you claim it is a medical thing, and they ask you "what medical thing", it is not a HIPPA violation. You can scream HIPPA all day long, but that won't make bank people fall under HIPPA. Or Publix managers asking about your so-called "service dog".
“We truly live in a wondrous age of stupid.” - 83v45magna
"I think it's important that people understand free speech doesn't mean free from consequences societally or politically or culturally." -Pranjit Kalita, founder and CIO of Birkoa Capital Management
So we (Chicago) figured out the hard way that lightfoot, being a progressive liberal was BAD! Then we said “Hold my beer” and elected this jackass. I’m not very hopeful about the next election.
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