US government sues Milwaukee over federal officer mask ban
“And they certainly cannot prohibit them from ensuring their own safety in safeguarding our communities and enforcing federal law. We will never tolerate the doxxing or harassment of federal officers, or any law like Milwaukee’s that enables violent behavior against law enforcement and their families.”The Milwaukee Common Council found facial coverings affect the public’s perception of law enforcement and accountability. Instead, it is intended to promote public safety, prevent impersonation and ensure transparency and accountability.Goyke pointed out in a July letter to federal authorities that the ordinance does not directly regulate the federal government or interfere with enforcement operations.
- ▪“And they certainly cannot prohibit them from ensuring their own safety in safeguarding our communities and enforcing federal law.
- ▪We will never tolerate the doxxing or harassment of federal officers, or any law like Milwaukee’s that enables violent behavior against law enforcement and their families.”The Milwaukee Common Council found facial coverings affect the publi
- ▪Instead, it is intended to promote public safety, prevent impersonation and ensure transparency and accountability.Goyke pointed out in a July letter to federal authorities that the ordinance does not directly regulate the federal governmen
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- ▪ DOJ sues Milwaukee over mask ban for federal agents — The Hill
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| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:06:35 +0000 |
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MILWAUKEE (CN) — The United States filed a lawsuit Thursday to toss a city of Milwaukee ordinance prohibiting federal officers from wearing face coverings and requiring them to wear prominent identification.The Milwaukee Common Council passed the “Law Enforcement Identification” ordinance in April in response to an influx of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents making arrests and interacting with the public while obscuring their faces and badges.The ordinance prohibits local, state and federal law enforcement officers from concealing their faces, requires them to display their agency name and badge number, requires law enforcement vehicles to be marked with the agency name and imposes fines from $5,000 to $10,000 for noncompliance.Federal government officials previously sent a…
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