Department of Justice Sues Massachusetts over Undercover ICE License Plate Policies

DOJ sues Massachusetts for refusing to issue ICE confidential license plates

Gov. Maura Healey said the lawsuit is the latest in a series of ”specious complaints against states like Massachusetts, putting together targeted investigations against political enemies.” She also rolled out guidance Thursday to help schools, houses of worship and healthcare facilities keep ICE out of private areas.

Department of Justice sues Massachusetts over undercover ICE license plate policies

The Department of Justice is suing Massachusetts for denying confidential license plates to ICE agents.

Trump Administration Sues Massachusetts Over Refusal to Issue 'Confidential' Plates for ICE and CBP Vehicles

The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, accusing the state of illegally refusing to issue confidential license plates for vehicles used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection agents.

Healey to issue new guidance for interactions with ICE in Mass.

Gov. Maura Healey is expected to announce new statewide guidelines this morning for Massachusetts schools, daycares, hospitals and places of worship when it comes to dealing with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The executive order Healey signed in January prohibited new ICE agreements with local law enforcement, unless there’s a public safety need, prohibited ICE from making civil arrests in non-public areas of state facilities, and pr…

Healey administration defends RMV policy on ICE plates

Massachusetts is defending its RMV policy on confidential plates for ICE, saying the agency’s civil role does not qualify it for the program.

Healey rejects DOJ demand to issue confidential ICE plates

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey has formally rejected the Trump administration's demands to begin issuing confidential license plates to ICE agents conducting immigration operations in the state.