Judge blocks Philadelphia law targeting masked federal officers

U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni issued an order blocking enforcement of Philadelphia's law that prohibited masked federal immigration officers from operating within city limits. The city passed the ordinance in 2021 requiring federal agents to identify themselves by removing masks during enforcement actions. Mastroianni found the city lacked authority to regulate federal officer conduct during immigration enforcement. The ruling applies specifically to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Philadelphia.

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