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June 11, 2026
DOJ Sues Virginia Over Laws Restricting Federal Agents' Operations
- The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Virginia over laws restricting federal agents from wearing masks and requiring identification.
- The DOJ argues these laws violate the Constitution and endanger officer safety and federal immigration enforcement.
- Virginia's laws, signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger, could impose criminal penalties on federal agents for non-compliance.
2 Sources
- FIRST ON FOX: DOJ sues Spanberger’s Virginia over laws kneecapping federal agents as mask war escalatesJun 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM · Fox News
- DOJ sues over Virginia mask ban for federal agentsJun 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM · The Hill