(adding the sample INTRO I just used in emailing them ... although this whole livelihood violation situation evokes a kind of 'burning anger for justice', I also feel it's per Q to try and appeal to one another for unity as well, as Americans (or whatever nation you're from).  So this intro is tempered a little, which was quite a balancing act - but without losing strength or intent: . Title:  our neighbors, California Barbers & Cosmetologists re: USC 18:242 To:  barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov . Dear California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / To whom it may concern: . Friends, Please consider this notice regarding people's Federal, Civil and Constitutional rights.  As Americans and fellow California residents, I'm sure you also hope to see everyone's rights fully protected and upheld.  As state and local laws may not supercede or violate any of our inherent rights and liberties, this note is to affirm that they take precedence. . (Though I don't know anyone in the barbering or cosmetology field, as their friend and neighbor I want to speak up in support of them, and ask you to support them too - vs, taking any part in trying to deprive them of their essential freedoms and rights to their livelihood/life ... let alone trying to use 'the color of law' to do that.    As ultimately, we do have 'government of, by and for the People' here, which may  only lawfully operate with 'the consent of the governed'.) . “Title 42, U.S.C., Section 14141 makes it unlawful for state or local law enforcement agencies to allow officers to engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives persons of rights protected by the Constitution or U.S. laws.”  https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/civil-rights . Therefore be advised that any attempts to enforce Board actions which may interfere with any person’s Federal Civil and Constitutional Rights are unlawful - and may leave you personally / your agency / any law enforcement officials involved, open to serious future federal Civil Rights complaints and/or individual and class action litigation ... e.g., . Color of Law Violations    (USC 18:242) [ __  ] | ... Cordially, Your fellow Californian, & friend and neighbor to our Barbers/Cosmetologists and all who are so-well deserving of, and entitled to return to their livelihoods.