Trump administration sues Maine for denying immigration agents covert plates

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 524

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump’s administration sued Maine on Wednesday for refusing to provide immigration authorities with covert license plates.

The 18-page complaint filed in the U.S. District Court accuses the state of discriminating against federal immigration agencies by requiring that vehicles could only be granted such plates if they aren’t used for civil immigration purposes.

“Federal law enforcement agencies should not be subject to the challenged BMV policy, which is unconstitutional and recklessly disregards …

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