US federal judge blocks New York's ban on ICE officers wearing masks
Judge puts hold on mask ban while allowing state law prohibiting cooperation between police and ICE to stand
TL;DR
- A federal judge has temporarily blocked a New York law that banned ICE agents from wearing face coverings and required visible identification.
- The judge cited potential violations of the supremacy clause of the US Constitution, which prevents states from regulating federal law enforcement.
- A separate New York law prohibiting cooperation between local police and ICE has been allowed to stand.
- New York officials are reviewing legal options to appeal the ruling on the mask ban.