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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

'Unfair and improper': Justice Department challenges Portland's ban on masked ICE agents

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it is suing the cities of Portland, Oregon and St. Paul, Minnesota for their recent actions to ban federal officers from wearing face masks. The lawsuit against Portland was filed Oct. 15 in U.S.

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  1. The Oregonian

    Trump Justice Department challenges Portland mask ban for officers (opens The Oregonian)

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    Mayor Keith Wilson and City Attorney Robert Taylor had cautioned city officials that the ordinance would draw a legal challenge.

  2. KOIN

    'Unfair and improper': Justice Department challenges Portland's ban on masked ICE agents (opens KOIN)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it is suing the cities of Portland, Oregon and St. Paul, Minnesota for their recent actions to ban federal officers from wearing face masks. The lawsuit against Portland was filed Oct. 15 in U.S.

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