Justice Department Sues St. Paul and Portland Over Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers

The Department of Justice has filed two lawsuits against the cities of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon, challenging local ordinances that prohibit federal officers from wearing masks and require them to provide identification. The DOJ asserts these laws are unconstitutional attempts to regulate the federal government under the Supremacy Clause and pose a threat to the safety of federal officers.