A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, among other regulations.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a “blatantly unconstitutional” attempt to regulate the conduct of federal agents and would “endanger officers and reduce operational effectiveness.”
Judge Chad Kenney sided with the DOJ on Thursday, finding that it was likely to succeed in its challenge. He barred Philadelphia from implementing or enforcing the law against federal agencies and officers while legal proceedings play out…