Trump’s DoJ sues four states for denying ICE agents undercover license plates
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington for refusing to issue undercover license plates to ICE agents. The Department of Justice argues that these states are unlawfully discriminating against federal law enforcement. State officials defend their policies, citing concerns over ICE's tactics and the use of state resources for civil immigration enforcement.
- ▪The lawsuits were filed after states led by Democratic governors refused to change their policies on issuing license plates.
- ▪ICE seeks these plates to facilitate arrests as part of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
- ▪State officials argue that the policies are necessary to prevent the misuse of state resources and to ensure accountability in immigration enforcement.
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An ICE agents stands guard in front of protesters outside Delaney Hall detention center on 27 May 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. Photograph: Michael M Santiago/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAn ICE agents stands guard in front of protesters outside Delaney Hall detention center on 27 May 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. Photograph: Michael M Santiago/Getty ImagesTrump administrationTrump’s DoJ sues four states for denying ICE agents undercover license platesMaine, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington state sued as ICE seeks plates in Trump’s immigration crackdownAssociated PressThu 28 May 2026 15.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Trump administration is suing to challenge the refusal of four US states to issue confidential license plates to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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