The Department of Justice (DOJ) is waging a nationwide courtroom battle against states that have implemented bans on federal officers wearing face masks.
Federal enforcement operations targeting illegal immigration across the country have been met with protests, riots, and violence, making it necessary for federal officers to be able to wear masks, the Trump administration has argued. Without them, agents could face increased risks to their livelihood and their families.
Some have been doxxed and stalked by opponents of immigration enforcement. Others face harassment and assault.
Meanwhile, Democratic officials have accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol officers of acting as a secret police force by concealing their identities….