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Illinois Warns: Tampering with License Plates Illegal, Unsafe
10/22/2025
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Story summary
- The Illinois secretary of state’s office warns against tampering with state license plates amid ICE concerns.
- Secretary Alexi Giannoulias cites reports that ICE agents modified plates to facilitate deportations.
- A video surfaced showing an officer claiming they change plates daily.
- Swapping plates is illegal and unsafe.
- Penalties include fines and possible jail time.
