1. United States
2. N.J.
3. Letter

The removal of face masks from ICE officers is a matter of transparency and accountability. Psychological research has long shown that anonymity can fost er harmful behavior. , found that individuals who were anonymized—like masked guards—wer Philip Zimbardo’s studies, including the Stanford Prison Experiment e more likely to engage in cruel behavior, as anonymity reduces per sonal responsibility. ished self-awareness and empathy—opening the door to harm. cks than identifiable ones. Anonymity fosters deindividuation—dimin In Zimbardo’s work, anonymous participants administered harsher sho It is vital to ensure officers are identifiable to maintain ethical conduct and public trust.