The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of California and its leading officials, alleging that two new state laws represent an unconstitutional overreach into federal law enforcement practices.
The complaint, filed on Nov. 17, argues that the “No Secret Police Act” and “No Vigilantes Act” discriminate against the federal government and pose considerable safety risks to agents as they face increased harassment, doxing, and violence. The laws in question impose mask bans and identification requirements on officers.
