DOJ sues states that rejected ICE requests for undercover license plates

The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state alleging their refusal to issue undercover license plates to federal agents imposes unconstitutional restrictions that impede law enforcement and threaten agents' safety. The states argue that the plates are intended only for criminal law enforcement purposes, not civil enforcement like much of ICE's work. The DOJ lawsuits cite the Supremacy Clause, arguing it compels states to issue the undercover plates to ICE agents.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-29