DOJ Civil Division(@DOJCivil):“The Denver masking and identification ordinance directly regulates federal law enforcement operations and threatens severe consequences for officers and public safety alike,” said @AAGShumate. “The Federal Government gets to decide which equipment federal officers may or may not wear when performing their official duties.”

2026.10.08 17:47

“The Denver masking and identification ordinance directly regulates federal law enforcement operations and threatens severe consequences for officers and public safety alike,” said @AAGShumate. “The Federal Government gets to decide which equipment federal officers may or may not wear when performing their official duties.”

U.S. Department of Justice@TheJusticeDept

2026.10.08 17:43

Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City and County of Denver, Mayor Michael C. Johnston, City Attorney Michiko Ando Brown, and Police Chief Ronald Thomas, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by prohibiting them from wearing masks and by requiring identification. “We will never tolerate the doxxing or harassment of federal officers, or any law like those in Denver that enable violent behavior against federal law enforcement officers and their families.” -@ASGWoodward 🔗: