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New York's ban on masked ICE and federal agents
Budget provisions barred on-duty officers from concealing identity and limited ICE at sensitive locations. DOJ sued in WDNY (June 23) and NY countersued in NDNY; the judge declined a pre-enforcement injunction, so the ban took effect June 26. No merits ruling yet.
Both sides, sourced
The case on each side
Defenders argue
Hochul and sponsors cited transparency and protection of sensitive sites.
Critics argue
The DOJ and critics called it unconstitutional and a danger to federal officers.
Last updated Jul 4, 2026 · Nonpartisan accountability