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Trump Administration Sues New Jersey over Law Enforcement Mask Ban
The lawsuit says the law is unconstitutional and could expose officers and their families to harassment and violence, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against New Jersey, challenging a state law that prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks during public interactions and requires them to show identification.
- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act last month, implementing restrictions on how federal and state officers can operate during enforcement actions in the state.
- Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate stated the Justice Department will "steadfastly protect the privacy and safety of law enforcement," arguing agents must maintain anonymity to retain surprise in "future enforcement" efforts.
- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport defended the law, arguing the federal government's opposition would "undermine public trust and accountability, and make it easier for criminals to impersonate our officers."
- Similar legislation has been introduced in at least 17 other states, including New York and California, while the Supremacy Clause dispute reflects recurring legal tensions from previous federal court rulings on comparable mask bans.
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The lawsuit directly targets Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill and the state attorney general Jennifer Davenport
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Mask Ban for Law Enforcement
The Department of Justice is suing New Jersey over a law that bars local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and requires them to show identification before making arrests. Filed on April 29 in Newark federal court, the lawsuit requests an injunction to block New Jersey’s Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act, which applies to all law enforcement officers, including federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a…
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