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The Justice Department filed lawsuits against Saint Paul and Portland on October 15, challenging local rules that limit how federal officers can operate and identify themselves. The department says the cities are unlawfully trying to regulate federal law enforcement, while critics will see another federal power grab dressed up as anti-crime seriousness.
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The Justice Department filed lawsuits against Saint Paul and Portland on October 15, challenging local rules that limit how federal officers can operate and identify themselves. The department says the cities are unlawfully trying to regulate federal law enforcement, while critics will see another federal power grab dressed up as anti-crime seriousness.
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