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Justice Dept. Sues NJ Over Mask Ban, Citing Supremacy Clause

4/30/2026

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Justice Department sued in Newark federal court on April 29, 2026 to block New Jersey’s mask ban, claiming it violates the Supremacy Clause.
Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the law on March 25, 2026, requiring officers to show faces and identification.
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said the law protects public and officers.
Justice Department warns the ban creates doxing, harassment and assault risks, citing a similar California law a judge blocked.

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Justice Department sued in Newark federal court on April 29, 2026 to block New Jersey’s mask ban, claiming it violates the Supremacy Clause.
Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the law on March 25, 2026, requiring officers to show faces and identification.
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said the law protects public and officers.
Justice Department warns the ban creates doxing, harassment and assault risks, citing a similar California law a judge blocked.