Supremacy Clause — clause of the U.S. constitution stating that federal law overrides state laws

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Supremacy Clause

clause of the U.S. constitution stating that federal law overrides state laws

In brief

Justice Department challenges Portland and St. Paul mask and ID rules as unconstitutional interference with federal law enforcement, officer safety, and operations authorized by Congress.

The Justice Department filed suit October 8 challenging Denver’s mask and ID ordinance as a Supremacy Clause violation that endangers officers and federal operations.

LatestDOJ sues two cities over mask, ID rulesDOJ sued St. Paul and Portland over local rules limiting officer face coverings and requiring ID, citing the Supremacy Clause and doxxing risks.1d