DOJ sues New York as part of broader campaign against blue states’ ICE mask bans

Published June 23, 2026 11:19am ET | Updated June 23, 2026 11:19am ET



The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New York on Monday, arguing that the state’s new restrictions on masked federal law enforcement officers are unconstitutional and interfere with federal operations.

The lawsuit is part of a broader Trump administration campaign against Democratic-led states, including New Jersey, California, and Virginia, that have sought to restrict federal immigration officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public.

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