On July 2, 2026, a federal judge issued a temporary injunction preventing the city of Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal law enforcement officers wearing masks while on duty. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city in mid-June, claiming that the ordinance was unconstitutional and would jeopardize the safety and operational effectiveness of federal agents.
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Philadelphia's Mask Ban for Federal Officers
A federal judge has temporarily halted Philadelphia's enforcement of a mask ban for federal law enforcement officers. The Justice Department argued that the ordinance was unconstitutional and could endanger officers' safety.
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Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Philadelphia's Mask Ban for Federal Officers