DOJ sues over Virginia mask ban for federal agents

DOJ sues Virginia over mask ban for federal agents

“Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe, and they do not deserve to be doxed or harassed simply for carrying out their duties," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement announcing the lawsuit.

DOJ sues over Virginia mask ban for federal agents

The Department of Justice has sued Virginia over its new laws that regulate federal law enforcement operations, alleging that they are unconstitutional and put officer safety at risk.

DHS: ‘We Will NOT Comply’ With Va. Gov. Spanberger’s Unconstitutional Mask Ban

“Our officers wear masks to protect themselves and their families,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) explained Friday, calling the mask ban signed by Democrat Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger “unconstitutional.” “To be clear: We will NOT comply with @GovernorVA’s unconstitutional mask ban,” DHS declared in a social media post thanking the U.S. Justice Department for filing a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virgini…

Justice Department Sues Virginia Over Law Restricting Masks for Federal Law Enforcement Officers

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Virginia, challenging a recently enacted law that restricts law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while performing their duties. Federal officials argue that the measure unlawfully interferes with federal operations and puts the safety of federal agents at risk.

Justice Department sues Virginia over mask ban and ID requirements for federal officers

The DOJ sued Virginia over laws banning masks and requiring IDs for federal officers, calling them unconstitutional. Here's the response that the governor's office sent us.

DOJ sues Virginia over laws regulating federal officers

Federal officials said the lawsuit seeks to prevent Virginia from imposing restrictions on how federal officers conduct their duties.