Trump’s DoJ sues four states for denying ICE agents undercover license plates
Summary
The Department of Justice under President Trump is suing four states—Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington—for refusing to give undercover license plates to ICE agents. These states, led by Democratic governors, say they do not want state resources used to support secret ICE immigration arrests.Key Facts
- The DOJ filed lawsuits against Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state on Thursday.
- These states stopped issuing confidential license plates to ICE agents used in undercover immigration arrests.
- ICE says other law enforcement agencies have had these plates for undercover work, and ICE needs them too.
- Maine and Massachusetts officials say ICE uses aggressive tactics and do not want to support civil immigration enforcement.
- The DOJ says the states are unfairly treating federal ICE agents differently from local police, violating the Constitution.
- The DOJ claims denying these plates puts ICE agents at risk from harassment and attacks while working.
- Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey defend their policies as lawful and necessary.
- Oregon has paused issuing new undercover plates to federal agencies while reviewing their rules.
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