ICE agents drive unmarked cars without license plates in Chicago
Oct 9, 2025·Location: Chicago, IL

Federal immigration enforcement agents have been documented driving unmarked vehicles without required license plates in Chicago and surrounding areas since September 2025. The Sun-Times identified four such vehicles operating from an ICE facility in Broadview, with agents wearing masks and no identifying badges. Civil rights advocates have expressed concerns about accountability and public safety. DHS states the vehicles comply with federal regulations.
Sources
- Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates
WBEZ·Oct 9, 2025·archived copy
newsletters.suntimes.com·Oct 9, 2025·archived copy
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ibtimes.com·Oct 30, 2025·archived copy
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