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DOJ sues four Democratic-led states, alleging they denied undercover license plates to federal agents, including ICE.
The suits argue the actions obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate the Supremacy Clause.
Maine argues its policy protects safety and civil liberties, challenging federal overreach.
Washington and Oregon officials state they support federal enforcement but paused or reviewed undercover plates.
The suits were filed in U.S. district courts in the four states on Wednesday, per DOJ.
DOJ argues the policies impede federal enforcement and risk safety for agents.
Maine’s secretary of state defended the program, arguing it limits federal use of state resources.
Massachusetts and Oregon responses indicate ongoing policy reviews affecting undercover plates.
DOJ frames the issue as a constitutional question about federal supremacy in immigration enforcement.
The broader context includes ongoing tensions over federal immigration enforcement tactics.

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Secretary of State Shenna Bellows finalized the referendum wording for a measure on transgender athletes in Maine.
The measure could still appear on the November ballot if an appeal overturns the ruling on qualification.
If on the ballot, the question would read banning access to bathrooms and sports based on birth certificates.
The group behind the proposal says it disagrees with the secretary’s decision and seeks judicial review.
Bellows indicated the measure could still appear on the ballot if appellate decisions overturn the ruling.
The referendum would require changes to civil rights and education laws in Maine.
The referendum wording was issued as a potential candidate for November depending on appeal outcomes.
The article notes the measure previously failed to qualify for the ballot due to signature issues.
The reference highlights ongoing political activity around Maine's voter referendum process.
The article mentions notable local political figures within the Maine context.

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Maine’s ballot measure to restrict transgender students’ sports participation was halted for invalid signatures.
The petition needed 67,682 valid signatures but more than 12,000 were invalid, per the secretary of state.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced the ruling and noted the signature threshold is constitutional.
Petitioners have 10 days to appeal Bellows’ decision.
Organizers could try to place the measure on a future ballot if they pursue judicial review.
The decision follows a broader national debate on transgender rights in sports.
The secretary of state's office released a recommended decision that the petition did not meet the constitutional threshold.
Maine has been a focal point in debates over transgender participation in sports nationwide.
Petitioners and opponents expressed disagreement with the decision and plan for judicial review.
The ballot initiative aimed to require bathrooms and sports restrictions based on birth certificates.

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