​AG Davenport released the following statement regarding a U.S. Department of Justice challenge to a New Jersey law:

“The New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act protects both law enforcement and the public by limiting the use of masking while including careful exceptions to protect law enforcement safety and operational needs. To this day, the Federal Government still cannot explain when its officials need to mask or forgo identification in violation of this law, or why they actually need to do so, particularly given the serious safety concerns inherent in anonymized policing. New Jersey responded thoughtfully and carefully to these profound public safety concerns, and we look forward to responding in court. The Federal Government’s contrary approach will only undermine public trust and accountability, and make it easier for criminals to impersonate our officers.”-  AG Davenport