DOJ Files Charges Against New York Leaders Over Immigration Policy

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit against New York state and its leaders, including Governor Kathy Hochul, over the state's 'Green Light Law,' which she alleges interferes with federal immigration enforcement. During a press conference, Bondi stated that the Department of Justice is committed to holding states accountable for prioritizing illegal immigrants over American citizens, emphasizing that this marks a new era for the DOJ. She highlighted that New York's law provides privacy protections that prevent federal authorities from accessing DMV data on undocumented immigrants, which she described as unconstitutional. Bondi warned that the DOJ would pursue similar actions against other states that defy federal immigration laws, with Illinois already facing similar charges. She invoked the tragic story of an 'angel mom' whose daughter was murdered by an undocumented immigrant to underscore the impact of such policies. The lawsuit represents a continuation of the Trump administration's aggressive stance on immigration enforcement.