The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of California and its leading officials, alleging that two new state laws represent an unconstitutional overreach into federal law enforcement practices.
The complaint, filed on Nov. 17, argues that the “No Secret Police Act” and “No Vigilantes Act” discriminate against the federal government and pose considerable safety risks to agents as they face increased harassment, doxing, and violence. The laws in question impose mask bans and identification requirements on officers.
“Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe, and they do not deserve to be doxed or harassed simply for carrying out their duties,” Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a statement. “California’s anti-law enforcement policies discriminate against the federal government and are designed to create risk for our agents. These laws cannot stand.”…
Justice Department Sues California Over Mask Ban and ID Rules for Federal Officers
