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Justice Department Sues Milwaukee Over Ordinance Restricting Masks and Identification for Federal Agents

The federal suit says the city cannot set rules for federal officers and argues the ordinance risks officer safety and hampers sensitive operations.

San Francisco Supervisor Drops Vacancy Tax and Pushes Grocery Fund Ordinance

San Francisco Advances Ordinance to Fine and Charge People Who Set Off Illegal Fireworks

ICE Makes 39 Arrests in Wisconsin and Refuses to Follow Milwaukee Mask and Property Rules

Chicago Sues Airbnb and High-Volume Host Over Alleged Illegal Short-Term Rentals

Chicago Coalition Seeks Department of Gun Violence Reduction

Judge Blocks Milwaukee 10 P.M. Food‑Truck Curfew

Justice Department Sues Philadelphia Over Law Restricting Federal Officers’ Masks and Unmarked Vehicles

D.C. Police Set U Street Juvenile Curfew Zone for May 28–31

Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Challenge to Boston Trust Act

San Francisco Weighs Ban on Smoking at Bar Patios

Judge Halts Milwaukee Food Truck Curfew Until June Hearing

Salt Lake City Moves to Ban Overnight Vehicle Camping on Public Property

Barcelona Enforces Tougher Civility Rules With On-the-Spot Fines as Madrid Steps Up Anti-Dumping Patrols

Leipzig Court Weighs Whether Tantra Massages Must Be Registered Under Prostitution Law

Phoenix Begins Immediate Jaywalking Citations Under Revised Ordinance

Beat Kitchen Owner Files Federal Civil Rights Suit Over Chicago Riverwalk Lease Decision

Judge Rules Savannah’s Gun-Storage-in-Cars Ordinance Unenforceable

Chicago Mayor Mobilizes City Agencies to Enforce CTA Smoking Ban

Appeals Court Allows Naples to Restrict Pridefest Drag Show