Trump Administration Asks Court to Block California Ban on Masked Agents
The New York Times • 11/18/2025 • Last cited 11/18/2025
Summary
The Trump administration is seeking a court order to block a California law that bans masked federal agents, claiming it jeopardizes the safety of its personnel and asserting that states lack the authority to regulate federal agencies, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
58 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 58 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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