Connecticut

DOJ Sues Connecticut Over State’s Mask Ban on Federal Officers

Connecticut enacted the law with a goal of increased oversight of federal agents. The DOJ said it endangers officers.
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DOJ Sues Connecticut Over State’s Mask Ban on Federal Officers
Federal officers in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Jan. 9, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Troy Myers
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The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Friday against Connecticut over a law that prohibits federal officers from wearing face coverings.

Connecticut passed the legislation, called the “Act Concerning Democracy and Government Accountability,” in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state, with a goal of more oversight of federal agents.

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Troy Myers
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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.