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Trump Administration Sues New York Over Immigration Policies

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced legal action targeting New York's 'Green Light Law,' accusing the state of undermining federal immigration enforcement.

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference regarding immigration enforcement at the Justice Department, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington, as Tammy Nobles, mother of Kayla Hamilton, listens. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference regarding immigration enforcement at the Justice Department, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives to a news conference at the Department of Justice Building on February 12, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • The Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, filed a lawsuit against New York state, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Attorney General Letitia James over the state's 'Green Light Law.'
  • The lawsuit challenges provisions allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses and limiting information-sharing with federal immigration authorities.
  • Bondi criticized a 'tipoff provision' in the law that notifies undocumented individuals when federal agencies request their information, calling it unconstitutional.
  • This legal action follows a similar lawsuit against Illinois and Chicago, as the Trump administration intensifies its efforts to target sanctuary jurisdictions.
  • President Trump has pledged to implement the largest mass deportation in U.S. history, with lawsuits and enforcement measures aimed at states and cities opposing federal immigration policies.