Federal arrest after doxxing ICE attorney prompts criticism of California mask ban
Federal prosecutors arrested Gregory John Curcio, 68, of Santa Monica this week on charges of publishing private identifying information about an ICE attorney and urging others to 'SWAT' her. The arrest, and public warnings from ICE commander Gregory Bovino and statements from U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, have intensified a debate over California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s newly signed law (SB 627) that restricts law‑enforcement masking during operations.
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CA prosecutor slams mask law after doxxing arrest as ICE raid architect warns copycats
New information:
- Suspect: Gregory John Curcio, 68, arrested by federal authorities in Los Angeles and charged with doxxing an ICE attorney; faces up to five years if convicted.
- DOJ timeline: Arrest occurred Monday; Curcio appeared Tuesday and was jailed without bond pending an October arraignment.
- Official responses: ICE commander Gregory Bovino warned 'dox our agents? You'll end up being charged' and U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said the case shows why agents need to be able to shield identities in operations; California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 627 banning most on‑duty officer masking.