Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Philadelphia Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers and Vehicles

What happened

According to U.S. Department of Justice’s source item, Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Philadelphia Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers and Vehicles, WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice  filed a lawsuit  against the City of Philadelphia, Mayor Cherelle Parker, District Attorney Lawrence Krasner, and City Solicitor Renee Garcia, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by criminally prohibiting federal officers from wearing masks, requiring individual identifiers, and prohibiting the use of unmarked vehicles in the city.  Phila. Bill No. 260060 (“Prohibition on Law Enforcement Secreting Their Identity”).

Context

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Source

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