"For Isis Wharton, her Kia isn't just a car - it's a way to express her identity. That expression hit a speed bump Friday when she received a letter from the DMV claiming her personalized plate, "IAMISIS," violates state rules because it could be linked to the terrorist group with the same name, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)."
"Wharton says she has owned the plate since 2022 and has paid to renew it every year without any issues. "I was confused since I've had it for so long, and I was honestly super hurt," Wharton said. "I just did my registration a couple months ago, and they didn't say anything then either." Some Legal experts say her plate is likely protected under the First Amendment as personal speech."
A Northern California woman, Isis Wharton, faces potential DMV revocation of her 'IAMISIS' vanity plate because the DMV contends it could be linked to the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Wharton has displayed the plate since 2022 and renewed it annually without prior issue. She reports confusion and hurt after receiving the DMV letter. She recently completed vehicle registration and received no prior notice. Some legal experts consider the plate likely protected as personal speech under the First Amendment. Wharton intends to contest the DMV's decision and fight to retain the plate.
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