Federal Judge Blocks New York Law on Federal Agent Face Coverings
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A federal judge has blocked New York from enforcing a law that would prohibit most federal agents from wearing face coverings or require them to display visible identification while carrying out their duties.
U.S. District Judge Mae D'Agostino ruled the federal government is likely to succeed in its argument that the law violates the Constitution's Supremacy Clause, which prevents states from regulating federal law enforcement activities.
The law, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this year, was intended to increase transparency among federal officers operating in New York. State officials say they are reviewing their legal options following the ruling.
U.S. District Judge Mae D'Agostino ruled the federal government is likely to succeed in its argument that the law violates the Constitution's Supremacy Clause, which prevents states from regulating federal law enforcement activities.
The law, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this year, was intended to increase transparency among federal officers operating in New York. State officials say they are reviewing their legal options following the ruling.
