A legal battle has erupted between the federal government and Maryland after the state enacted a law prohibiting federal law enforcement officers from concealing their identities with masks while on duty. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit challenging the measure, claiming it interferes with federal authority and undermines officers' ability to carry out their responsibilities. The dispute centers on whether state governments can dictate how federal agents operate within their borders. The case could set a precedent for similar conflicts over law enforcement jurisdiction.
The Justice Department sued Maryland on Thursday over a new law barring federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and requiring them to identify themselves while working in the Old Line State. The complaint, filed the same day the law took effect, argues that Maryland and two of its largest counties are illegally attempting to...
