Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1952, Philip Taylor Kramer, American bass player (died 1995) was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Justice Department’s Nationwide Fight to Keep Masks on Federal Officers
Democrat officials have accused federal agents of acting as a secret police force. The DOJ says masks are necessary to protect them from further violence.
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Watchdog Report
· Jul 1, 2026
Virginia Takes Aim At Masked Federal Agents
The fight over Virginia’s anti-mask law for federal officers is not simply about face coverings; it is a test case in how far states can go in the name of transparency before they cross the constitutional line that shields federal law enforcement operations from local regulation. Key Points The Justice Department is challenging Virginia’s new []
ArcaMax
· Jul 2, 2026
Judge stops Virginia law enforcement face mask law from taking effect
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Virginia’s new law barring law enforcement from wearing face masks, just hours before it was set to take effect. The law, signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger in May, would have prevented officers from wearing ...
Off The Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Philadelphia law banning masked ICE agents blocked by judge
The Trump administration has added to its wins against state and local governments that try to ban federal immigration enforcement officers from wearing masks during law enforcement operations. Last week, U.S. District Judge Chad Kenney of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a preliminary injunction preventing the City of Philadelphia from enforcing Bill 260060, an []...Click to read more
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 21, 2026
Showdown In Pennsylvania: DOJ Sues Philadelphia To Block Mask, Identity Rules For Federal Agents
The federal government has taken the City of Philadelphia to court over a newly enacted local law that seeks to ban law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, using unmarked vehicles, and withholding personal identifiers while on duty. Filed on June 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the [] Showdown In Pennsylvania: DOJ Sues Philadelphia To Block Mask, Identity Rules For Federal Agents
Fark
· Jul 4, 2026
Sometimes, when you're a hard-nosed Judge Dredd style cop taking justice to the mean streets of Los Angeles, it's kill-or-be-licked by a Goldendoodle [Facepalm]
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The Hill
· Jul 2, 2026
Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the city of Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, among other regulations. The Justice Department (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a “blatantly unconstitutional” attempt to regulate the conduct of federal agents and would “endanger officers and reduce operational effectiveness.” Judge...
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Related coverage for "Justice Department’s Nationwide Fight to Keep Masks on Federal Officers": Watchdog Report — Virginia Takes Aim At Masked Federal Agents. ArcaMax — Judge stops Virginia law enforcement face mask law from taking effect. Off The Press — Philadelphia law banning masked ICE agents blocked by judge. Tampa Free Press — Showdown In Pennsylvania: DOJ Sues Philadelphia To Block Mask, Identity Rules For Federal Agents. Fark — Sometimes, when you're a hard-nosed Judge Dredd style cop taking justice to the mean streets of Los Angeles, it's kill-or-be-licked by a Goldendoodle [Facepalm]. The Hill — Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers