DOJ Sues Mass. Over Denial of Confidential Plates for Federal Immigration Agents
TL;DR
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Massachusetts for denying confidential license plates to ICE and CBP, arguing the policy hampers federal law enforcement and officer safety. Massachusetts says the plates are reserved for criminal enforcement, not civil immigration work, and Gov. Healey has rolled out guidance to shield churches, schools, and hospitals from ICE activity in sensitive spaces as part of broader tensions with federal enforcement.
- DOJ sues Massachusetts for refusing to issue ICE confidential license plates WBUR
- Trump’s DoJ sues four states for denying ICE agents undercover license plates The Guardian
- Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates Al Jazeera
- 'Bring it on': DOJ sues Maine over refusal to supply confidential license plates for ICE WGME
- DOJ sues Oregon over undercover plates; experts say case could affect sanctuary law KATU
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on WBUR