DOJ Sues Dem Governor Over State Law Preventing LEOs, ICE Agents From Masking Up
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport over a state law that restricts law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from wearing masks and requires them to show identification during detentions. The DOJ argues the law is unconstitutional and endangers federal agents by increasing risks of doxing and harassment, while New Jersey officials maintain it promotes transparency and public trust. The case reflects broader tensions between federal immigration enforcement and state-level resistance, particularly in jurisdictions opposing certain ICE operations.
- ▪The DOJ sued New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport over the state's 'Law Enforcement Protection Act'.
- ▪The law prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks and mandates identification display during detentions or arrests.
- ▪The DOJ claims the law is unconstitutional and jeopardizes agent safety by enabling doxing and harassment.
- ▪New Jersey argues the law ensures accountability and allows exceptions for operational safety needs.
- ▪Similar laws in other states, such as California, have been challenged and blocked in court.
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DOJ Sues Dem Governor Over State Law Preventing LEOs, ICE Agents From Masking Up By Becky Noble | 6:55 PM on April 30, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey Since President Donald Trump's mass deportations of illegal immigrants began, blue states have done everything possible to impede Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other law enforcement officials from doing what the American people voted for in November of 2024. They have also all but encouraged crazed leftist, anti-ICE protesters to harm agents and their families, all because they are doing their jobs. However, the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) has had it with one state, and is pushing back hard.
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