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 others that are putting an end to this type of blatant unconstitutional regulation of the Federal Government,” the new lawsuit reads.

This spring, Milwaukee joined a growing number of localities that have passed restrictions on how law enforcement, including federal agents, can operate. It’s part of pushback by local Democratic officials against President Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown.

The city’s ordinance bans law enforcement officers from wearing a face........

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