Case: United States v. State of Oregon

3:26-cv-01060 | U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Filed Date: May 27, 2026

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case]. On May 27, 2026, the United States of America filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, against the State of Oregon, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Oregon Transportation Commission Chair, and Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Administrator. The complaint alleged that Oregon's DMV had for many years issued confidential license plates and registrations to federal law enforcement vehicles operated by agenci…

[This summary is temporary while we research the case]. On May 27, 2026, the United States of America filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, against the State of Oregon, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Oregon Transportation Commission Chair, and Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Administrator. The complaint alleged that Oregon's DMV had for many years issued confidential license plates and registrations to federal law enforcement vehicles operated by agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In April 2026, however, Oregon's DMV reversed course, pausing the issuance of confidential plates and registrations to all federal agencies while continuing to issue them to state and local law enforcement without restriction. The DMV also refused to issue even standard registrations to federal vehicles, instead directing federal agencies to use conspicuous U.S. Government plates, effectively compelling federal agents to publicly identify themselves. The United States asserted two counts under the Supremacy Clause: unlawful discrimination against the Federal Government and unlawful regulation of the Federal Government. The United States sought declaratory judgments, a permanent injunction, costs and fees, and any other relief the Court deemed just and proper.

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People

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Judge(s)

You, Youlee Yim (Oregon)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Davis, Tiberius T. (Oregon)

Faso, Alessandra (Oregon)

Schulte, Alexandra (Oregon)

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3:26-cv-01060

Complaint

May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

Docket

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Last updated June 8, 2026, 3:07 a.m.

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Complaint. (fee exempt status selected) Jury Trial Requested: No. Alexandra Schulte,Alessandra Faso,Alexandra Schulte,Tiberius T. Davis for United States of America,Alexandra Schulte,Alessandra Faso,Alexandra Schulte,Tiberius T. Davis,Alexandra Schulte,Alessandra Faso,Tiberius T. Davis,Alexandra Schulte,Alessandra Faso,Tiberius T. Davis for United States of America. Filed by United States of America against Julie Brown, Tina Kotek, State of Oregon, Amy Joyce (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons). (Schulte, Alexandra) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

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2 Proposed Summons

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May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

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Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Youlee Yim You and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: The filing party shall print and serve this Order, the summonses, and all other documents issued by the Clerk at case initiation upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5(c). Discovery is to be completed by 9/24/2026. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 10/26/2026. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Youlee Yim You. (gd) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

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Summons Issued Electronically as to Julie Brown, Amy Joyce, Tina Kotek, State of Oregon. NOTICE: The filing party shall print and serve the summonses and all other documents issued by the Clerk at the time of case initiation upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5(c). (gd) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Oregon

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 27, 2026

Case Details

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District of Oregon 3:26-cv-01060

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