Feds ask judge to reject NJ law restricting ICE agents from wearing masks

New Jersey law bars ICE agents from wearing masks in many cases. The U.S. Department of Justice says the law is unconstitutional.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 467

Last Updated: 2 days, 6 hours ago

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The federal government is urging a federal judge to toss a new state law that limits when law enforcement personnel can wear face coverings while interacting with the public, arguing New Jersey cannot limit how federal agents identify themselves.

In a Monday filing, the U.S. Department of Justice argued that requiring federal officers not to wear masks would severely hamper their operations.

“If New Jersey wishes to change the conduct of …

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