Maine pauses issuance of undercover license plates after request from border security
Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram • • nation
Key Points:
- Maine has paused the issuance of undercover license plates after a request from U.S. Customs and Border Protection amid rumors of upcoming immigration enforcement actions in the state.
- Secretary of State Shenna Bellows expressed concerns about potential misuse of undercover plates, citing past abuses of power in other states, and wants assurance that Maine plates will not be used for unlawful purposes.
- The U.S. Marshals Service in Maine has raised concerns about the pause, noting that undercover plates are critical for sensitive law enforcement operations and that the change poses a safety risk.
- Federal authorities have not provided specific details about the request or the rumored immigration raids, and the Marshals Service is consulting with national offices to determine next steps.
- The situation reflects heightened
