Summary
Immigration agents in the U.S. are using tactics like camouflaging their vehicles and swapping license plates during immigration arrests. This strategy is part of President Trump's efforts to increase arrests and deportations. Some lawmakers and officials are raising concerns about these practices and their legality.
Key Facts
- Federal immigration agents are using unmarked cars and swapping license plates during arrests.
- These tactics are part of efforts led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase arrests and deportations.
- Videos show agents in tactical gear, often with masked faces, which is said to prevent the publishing of their personal information online.
- Some states have proposals to ban federal agents from wearing masks in public.
- The Illinois Secretary of State called the swapping of license plates illegal in the state.
- NPR requested comments from ICE on the specific cases of vehicle and license plate manipulation but received no response.
- Concerns arise that these methods may prevent people from recognizing legitimate law enforcement and defending their legal rights.
- Videos shared on social media platforms document these tactics across several states, including Illinois, California, and Washington.
