Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 16, 2026

DOJ sues St. Paul, Portland over law enforcement mask bans

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The Trump administration has filed lawsuits challenging mask bans for federal law enforcement in St. Paul, Minn., and Portland, Ore.

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Minneapolis Star Tribune
DOJ sues St. Paul over mask ban and ID requirements for federal agents on the job (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Oct 15, 2026
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
The ordinance, which passed this year near the end of Operation Metro Surge, prevents officers from wearing identity-obscuring face coverings.
UPI
DOJ sues St. Paul, Portland over law enforcement mask bans (opens UPI)
Published Oct 16, 2026
UPI's feed description
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits challenging mask bans for federal law enforcement in St. Paul, Minn., and Portland, Ore.