DOJ warns states refusing to issue ‘undercover license plates’ to DHS officers
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department said it is against the Constitution for states to deny undercover license plates to Homeland Security officers. The department claims some states are refusing these plates, which the Justice Department says harms federal law enforcement work.Key Facts
- The Justice Department issued a statement on Wednesday about undercover license plates.
- The statement said some states will not give license plates to federal law enforcement officers.
- These license plates are used by Department of Homeland Security officers for undercover work.
- The DOJ called the refusal unconstitutional, meaning it goes against the law.
- Brett Shumate, a senior lawyer at the Justice Department, made the statement.
- The DOJ said this refusal is dangerous for law enforcement officers’ safety.
- The issue involves the balance of power between state governments and the federal government.
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