The Justice Department has taken legal action in multiple disputes involving federal law enforcement support and oversight, according to recent court filings and public statements.

On Wednesday, the department characterized state refusals to issue undercover license plates to Department of Homeland Security officers as "unconstitutional." DOJ Civil Division Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate described such refusals as "dangerous, shameful, and unconstitutional" in public comments, though specific details about which states are involved were not immediately provided.

Separately, the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia Bar Association over the organization's efforts to discipline government lawyers. The legal action represents an escalation in ongoing tensions between the current administration and legal disciplinary bodies regarding the ethical conduct of federal attorneys.

The undercover license plate issue appears to center on states' cooperation with federal agencies in providing specialized vehicle registration that would not identify the vehicles as government-owned. Such plates are typically used in law enforcement operations where maintaining cover is essential for officer safety and operational effectiveness.

The lawsuit against the D.C. Bar reflects broader disagreements about the scope of disciplinary authority over federal attorneys and the standards applied to their professional conduct while serving in government roles.

Both legal challenges highlight ongoing jurisdictional and operational disputes between federal agencies and state or local authorities over law enforcement cooperation and professional oversight.