Cavalier Johnson
Coverage of Cavalier Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- US government sues Milwaukee over federal officer mask ban
The US government sued Milwaukee over an ordinance requiring federal officers to wear visible identification and avoid face coverings, claiming it violates the Constitution by regulating federal agents. The city passed the law in April to address concerns about masked, unidentified federal officers, while the government argues it endangers officers and infringes on federal authority.
- US DOJ says ICE won’t comply with Milwaukee mask ban, rebukes mayor
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) rebuked Milwaukee officials for a local mask ban targeting federal immigration agents, calling the ordinance unconstitutional under the Supremacy Clause. The DOJ argued the ban would endanger officers by exposing them to harassment and hindering enforcement, while Milwaukee officials defended the policy to protect residents from unidentifiable law enforcement.