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States vs Federal Agents Over Masks | Birmingham News
New York’s mask-ban law for federal agents just got derailed by a federal judge who ruled the state lacks constitutional authority to dictate how federal officers conduct their duties — especially when it comes to wearing masks. While the law, enacted in June as part of the state budget, aimed to boost transparency and public safety, the judge focused solely on its legality, not its intent. Governor Hochul and AG James vow to keep pushing the law’s goals, possibly through appeal, while federal agents defend mask-wearing as essential for personal safety. This isn’t an isolated case — similar…
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