August 3, 2026

Federal Judge Rules New York Cannot Ban ICE Agents from Wearing Masks

U.S. District Judge Mae D'Agostino ruled that New York cannot ban federal agents from wearing masks or require visible identification.
The judge stated that the law likely violates the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution, which limits state regulation of federal law enforcement.
New York officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, are reviewing legal options in response to the ruling.