Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers
Key takeaways
- Judge Chad Kenney sided with the DOJ on Thursday, finding that it was likely to succeed in its challenge.
- When the Philadelphia City Council voted to pass Bill No.
- The DOJ did not immediately respond to The Hill s request for comment.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a blatantly unconstitutional attempt to regulate the conduct of federal agents and would endanger officers and reduce operational effectiveness.
Judge Chad Kenney sided with the DOJ on Thursday, finding that it was likely to succeed in its challenge. He barred Philadelphia from implementing or enforcing the law against federal agencies and officers while legal proceedings play out.
When the Philadelphia City Council voted to pass Bill No. 260060 … it attempted to sidestep the Constitution s clear mandate and disregarded this fundamental principle of law that has informed American jurisprudence for over 200 years, Kenny wrote in the 30-page order, referring to the Constitution s Supremacy Clause.