Illinois Officials Alert Rental Car Companies on Immigration Agents’ Actions

Illinois officials have warned national rental car companies that immigration agents are not permitted to switch license plates on rented vehicles to disguise them and may face liability if they do. This follows complaints about the practice during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, which has led to at least one license plate revocation. A cease and desist letter was sent to the Department of Homeland Security, highlighting potential legal penalties for misuse. The situation raises concerns over federal transparency in immigration enforcement operations.

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