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Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers

Politics The Hill By Sophie Brams 02 Jul 2026 18:09 1 min read
Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, among other regulations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a “blatantly unconstitutional” attempt to regulate the conduct of federal agents and would “endanger officers and reduce operational effectiveness.” Judge Chad Kenney...

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, among other regulations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a “blatantly unconstitutional” attempt to regulate the conduct of federal agents and would “endanger officers and reduce operational effectiveness.” Judge Chad Kenney...

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