Federal Agents
Videos show federal agents using unmarked or plate-altered cars in immigration arrests, stirring accountability concerns
Petra Hartmann Imethibitishwa ukweli
A review of bystander videos and activist reports from Illinois, California, and Washington indicates that federal officers have used vehicles without license plates—or with swapped or altered plates—during immigration arrests in 2025. Officials say exemptions can be lawful in limited circumstances, but state authorities and advocates warn the tactics erode public trust.