U.S. Department of Justice files lawsuits against states for refusing to issue confidential license plates to ICE agents
The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against states over their refusal to issue confidential license plates to ICE agents. The states targeted in the lawsuits are Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington, according to the Guardian. The Department of Justice claims states must provide confidential license plates to ICE vehicles, stating that states have long provided such plates to其他执法
The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against states for refusing to issue confidential license plates to ICE agents. According to the Guardian, the states targeted are Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington. The Department of Justice claims states have long provided confidential license plates to other law enforcement agencies conducting undercover operations, and that states must provide such plates to ICE vehicles. Todd Blanche said the states are refusing to issue license plates to ICE agents. Accounts differ on the number of states involved: the Guardian lists four states — Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington — while Bluesky lists three — Maine, Oregon, and Washington — omitting Massachusetts.
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