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DOJ sues four states over denial of undercover license plates to federal agents

The Justice Department filed federal lawsuits against Washington, Oregon, Maine and Massachusetts after those states denied undercover license plates to federal immigration agents.

Published May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed separate federal lawsuits against Washington, Oregon, Maine and Massachusetts after the states refused to provide undercover license plates to federal immigration agents. The actions escalate a dispute between the Trump administration and Democratic-led states over federal immigration enforcement.