Oregon to continue blocking undercover plates for ICE officers
Gov. Tina Kotek (D-OR) on Monday ordered the Oregon DMV to continue halting the issuance of undercover license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in resistance to the Trump administration, which has deemed it unconstitutional.
TL;DR
- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek ordered the DMV to continue halting the issuance of undercover license plates to ICE officials.
- This action resists the Trump administration's stance, which deemed such policies unconstitutional.
- The Department of Justice has sued Oregon, Maine, Washington, and Massachusetts over similar policies denying confidential license plates to federal agents.
- Kotek stated that ICE agents have repeatedly engaged in illegitimate activities, causing chaos and damaging community trust.
- Oregon state law prohibits state and local agencies from participating in immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant.
- The DOJ argues that obstructing federal law enforcement undermines immigration enforcement and allows criminals to escape justice.