Recent reports have highlighted a growing controversy in Illinois concerning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who are allegedly engaging in illegal activities, such as swapping and modifying license plates to conceal their identities during immigration arrests. State Secretary of State Giannoulias has issued stern warnings to these agents, emphasizing that no one is above the law and that tampering with state-issued plates is illegal. Following incidents of undercover operations where federal agents were caught on video discussing their license plate modifications, the state plans to launch a hotline for reporting such violations. The issue has led to heightened tensions, particularly after disclosures by a state representative, which have drawn threats from the Department of Justice. With Illinois taking aggressive steps to address these practices, the situation calls attention to the broader challenges surrounding immigration enforcement and accountability.