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Federal Judge Blocks NY Mask Ban on Immigration Agents

8/4/2026

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On August 3, 2026, U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino issued an injunction blocking New York’s mask-ban for federal immigration agents, citing Supremacy Clause violation.
The injunction does not affect New York’s separate ban on 287(g) agreements, which takes effect Aug. 25, 2026.
Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul said they will pursue more legal options.
The Justice Department, representing President Donald Trump’s administration, opposed the law and cited its success striking down a California mask ban.

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On August 3, 2026, U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino issued an injunction blocking New York’s mask-ban for federal immigration agents, citing Supremacy Clause violation.
The injunction does not affect New York’s separate ban on 287(g) agreements, which takes effect Aug. 25, 2026.
Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul said they will pursue more legal options.
The Justice Department, representing President Donald Trump’s administration, opposed the law and cited its success striking down a California mask ban.