Justice Department sues Maryland over federal agent mask ban
The complaint says the laws could expose federal agents to harassment and doxxing, and seeks to block enforcement against them.
- On Thursday, the Department of Justice sued Maryland, Prince George's County, and Montgomery County, challenging laws that prohibit federal officers from wearing masks and require identification while on duty.
- Maryland lawmakers passed these measures this year citing concerns over federal immigration enforcement, though Attorney General Anthony Brown warned in May that requirements would likely violate the Supremacy Clause.
- Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate argued the laws are "illegal attempts to regulate the federal government," with Prince George's County imposing penalties of up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine.
- The federal government seeks injunctions to block enforcement, asserting that uniform decisions rest with federal agencies; Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward stated the DOJ will not tolerate "doxxing or harassment of federal officers."
- Similar federal lawsuits challenging mask and identification bans have been filed in California, Virginia, New York, and Philadelphia, where courts have already granted preliminary relief blocking enforcement against federal agents.
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The Department of Justice sued Maryland for the law forbidding agents to cover their faces. It’s the eighth such lawsuit in the country.
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Justice Department sues Maryland over federal agent mask ban
The Justice Department sued Maryland on Thursday over a new law barring federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and requiring them to identify themselves while working in the Old Line State. The complaint, filed the same day the law took effect, argues that Maryland and two of its largest counties are illegally attempting to regulate federal officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, violating the Constitut…
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