DOJ Files Lawsuit Against New York Over Immigration Enforcement

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New York, its Governor Kathy Hochul, and Attorney General Letitia James for failing to enforce federal immigration laws. The lawsuit also targets Mark Schroeder, commissioner of the New York DMV, citing the state's Green Light laws that allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses and restrict federal access to this information. Bondi emphasized that the DOJ is taking steps to protect American citizens, asserting, 'New York has chosen to prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens. It stops, it stops today.' This legal action follows a similar lawsuit against Illinois, marking a broader crackdown by the Trump administration on states perceived to be obstructing immigration enforcement. Bondi's declaration at her first press conference as Attorney General positions this lawsuit as part of a new approach within the DOJ. The story is developing, with further updates expected.