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July 2, 2026
Federal Judge Blocks Philadelphia's Ban on Masked Federal Agents
- U.S. District Judge Chad Kenney issued a preliminary injunction against Philadelphia's mask ban for federal officers.
- The city law aimed to require visible badges and penalize masked officers, part of the 'ICE Out' initiative.
- Kenney ruled that municipalities cannot regulate federal operations, citing constitutional limitations.
2 Sources
- US judge halts Philadelphia's 'ICE Out' ban on masked federal law enforcement agentsJul 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM · Reuters
- Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officersJul 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM · The Hill