DOJ Sues Denver Over Ban on Law Enforcement Face Masks
The Justice Department sued Denver in federal court on October 8, 2026, challenging a city ordinance that bans law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing masks while making arrests or detentions, arguing the local law is unconstitutional under the Supremacy Clause while Denver maintains it is valid.
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| Oct 10, 5:19 AM | 9news.com | Trump administration sues Denver for officer mask ban that hasn’t had a single citation or arrest |
| Oct 9, 5:00 PM | coloradopolitics.com | DOJ sues Denver over mask ban and ID requirement for federal officers |
| Oct 9, 3:01 PM | coloradonewsline.com | Trump administration sues Denver over law enforcement mask ban |
| Oct 9, 2:20 PM | coloradosun.com | Federal government sues Denver over law enforcement mask ban |
| Oct 9, 12:20 PM | denverite.com | Trump’s DOJ sues Denver over its mask ban for law enforcement |