A Utah vanity license plate reading “DEPORTM” has sparked backlash after surfacing on Twitter. High school teacher Matt Pacenza shared an image of the plate, questioning how it met state guidelines. Many online called it a “horrific” oversight, with some criticizing the DMV for approving it. CNN affiliate KSL contacted Utah’s DMV, where spokesperson Tammy Kikuchi confirmed the plate was real and approved in 2015. While offensive speech is often protected under the First Amendment, states have the authority to regulate vanity plates to prevent disruptive messages
