Abdelrahman
The Trump administration has initiated legal action against New York, citing concerns over its migration policies and alleging that state leaders are favoring “undocumented immigrants over American citizens.” This lawsuit marks an escalation in the ongoing political and legal struggle between federal authorities and states regarding immigration enforcement.
During her inaugural press briefing, Attorney General Pam Bondi specifically referenced New York’s “green light” law, which permits residents, regardless of their immigration status, to obtain a driver’s license. Surrounded by federal officers clad in raid gear, Bondi declared an end to these practices, insisting, “It stops. It stops today.”
The lawsuit, submitted to a federal court in Albany, argues that New York’s law stands out as particularly egregious as it mandates state officials to alert individuals of their immigration status whenever a federal agency requests their information.
According to the lawsuit, this requirement constitutes a “direct challenge to federal immigration laws and the authorities responsible for their enforcement.” In response, New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration clarified their position, expressing support for the deportation of violent offenders but emphasizing that law-abiding individuals should not be targeted.
