Oregon Governor Orders DMV to Halt Undercover License Plates for ICE

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an order on Monday directing the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to continue its suspension of issuing undercover license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. This decision is in response to a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice against Oregon and three other states, claiming that such policies are unconstitutional and threaten the safety of federal agents. Kotek stated that federal agents have compromised public safety and community trust, citing concerns over their actions in local communities. The state law prohibits state and local law enforcement from participating in immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized the state's actions, arguing that they undermine federal immigration enforcement and allow dangerous individuals to evade justice.