DOJ sues Milwaukee over mask ban for federal agents
The suit says Milwaukee cannot require federal agents to unmask or identify themselves while on duty and asks a judge to void the rule for them.
- On Thursday, the U.S. government sued Milwaukee, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, City Attorney Evan Goyke, and Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, seeking to overturn an ordinance prohibiting federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks.
- The Milwaukee Common Council passed ordinance 105-140 in April, targeting federal agents who conceal identities during enforcement operations; Goyke maintains the ban is a "vital public safety measure."
- Citing the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause, the federal lawsuit argues the ordinance is an "unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers" that threatens operational effectiveness.
- Goyke rejected a DOJ request to exempt federal agents, stating the city will "prosecute properly cited offenders," while Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Jr. argued local leaders cannot restrict federal officer safety measures.
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Wisconsin ExaminerFeds sue Milwaukee over ordinance against law enforcement masking
The U.S. government filed a lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee Thursday, arguing the city has no authority to enforce its ordinance preventing law enforcement from wearing masks while interacting with the public. The lawsuit, filed against the city as…
DOJ Challenges Dem City’s Ban on Masked Federal Agents.
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee’s ban on masked law enforcement, citing federal supremacy and unconstitutional local interference with federal agencies, such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee, Wisconsin, over its ban on law enforcement officers wearing masks. DETAIL: The DOJ asserts that the city…
DOJ Just Sued Milwaukee — Its Rule For Federal Agents Carries A Five-Figure Penalty – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Isaac
Milwaukee drew a line for federal agents. President Trump’s Justice Department just dragged that line into federal court. The city says law enforcement officers who interact with the public generally cannot hide their faces. They must also identify their agency and themselves — and a knowing violation can carry a penalty of up to $10,000. DOJ says Milwaukee has no constitutional power to make those calls for federal officers. That is the showdow…
DOJ sues Milwaukee over mask ban for federal agents
The Trump administration sued Milwaukee on Thursday over the city’s ban on law enforcement wearing face coverings while on duty. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued the measure is unconstitutional when used against federal agents, pointing to the administration’s recent wins in similar legal challenges it launched against California, Virginia and Philadelphia. “This Court should join the growing number of…
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