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Judge Blocks Philadelphia Mask Ban for Federal Officers

Updated 2026-07-02 18:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

A federal judge temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, citing constitutional concerns. The city faces legal challenges to its regulations.

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A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, among other regulations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a “blatantly unconstitutional” attempt to regulate the cond
2026-07-02 18:09 UTC
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