Attorney General Pam Bondi Files Lawsuit Against New York Over Immigration Policies

The lawsuit targets New York's Green Light Law, accusing the state of obstructing federal immigration enforcement and prioritizing undocumented immigrants over citizens.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit against New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder for allegedly failing to comply with federal immigration laws.
The lawsuit focuses on New York's 2019 Green Light Law, which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses and requires the DMV to notify individuals if federal immigration agencies request their information.
Bondi criticized the law for endangering public safety and claimed it obstructs federal enforcement by limiting access to information needed for immigration investigations.
The legal action follows a similar lawsuit against Illinois and Chicago as part of the Trump administration’s broader crackdown on sanctuary policies.
Critics have raised concerns over Bondi’s rhetoric and the timing of the lawsuit, with some labeling it as politically motivated and others questioning its constitutional basis.