The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee over its ordinance banning federal immigration officers from wearing masks while on duty.
The Trump Administration argues the ordinance violates the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause by conflicting with federal authority.
Milwaukee officials defended the ordinance in a letter to the DOJ, calling it an important public safety measure.
The city approved the ban in April after concerns about masked federal enforcement operations, while federal officials have maintained they do not intend to follow the ordinance.
