intergovernmental immunity doctrine

A federal judge temporarily blocked New York from enforcing a law requiring federal immigration agents to unmask, citing constitutional supremacy clause and intergovernmental immunity doctrines. The ruling also upheld a New York law banning 287(g) agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

A federal judge blocked a New York state law banning ICE agents from wearing masks while on duty, ruling the law improperly regulates federal activity. The judge cited the intergovernmental immunity doctrine, stating states cannot obstruct federal immigration enforcement, while New York officials argue the law prevents dangerous actions by masked agents.