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Judge blocks New York law banning federal agents wearing masks
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Key Points:
- A federal judge ruled that New York cannot ban federal agents from wearing face coverings or require them to display visible identification, citing constitutional issues.
- The judge emphasized that the case concerns constitutionality and the supremacy clause, which prevents states from regulating federal law enforcement.
- The challenged measures were part of New York's state budget bill signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in May and took effect in June.
- Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James maintain that masked agents do not enhance safety and are reviewing legal options following the ruling.
- This decision follows a similar federal court ruling blocking California's comparable law, signaling potential nationwide implications for state restrictions on immigration agents.
