The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed lawsuits on May 28, 2026, against the states of Maine, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts. The lawsuits were initiated due to the states' refusal to issue 'undercover' license plates to federal immigration officers. This action follows a letter from the DOJ earlier in May, which urged these states to provide confidential plates to federal agents.
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DOJ files lawsuits against four states over denial of undercover license plates for federal officers
The DOJ has filed lawsuits against four states—Maine, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts—over their refusal to issue undercover license plates to federal immigration officers. This legal action comes after the DOJ requested the states to provide these confidential plates earlier in May.
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