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- U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration sued in New Jersey on April 29, 2026 to block the mask ban.
- The Justice Department says the ban violates the Supremacy Clause and endangers officers, while Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says it protects the public with safety exceptions.
- The suit cites a February ruling that blocked a similar California ban and says the measure is part of New Jersey’s effort to limit cooperation with immigration enforcement.
