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US sues New York state officials over immigration enforcement, attorney general says

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit against New York leaders regarding the state's Green Light Law, which allows undocumented individuals to obtain driver’s licenses.
Bondi claimed that New York leaders prioritize 'illegal aliens over American citizens' and described the law as 'a frontal assault on federal immigration laws.'
New York Attorney General Letitia James stated she is prepared to defend the state's laws, which she believes protect the rights of all New Yorkers.
Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized that New York welcomes 'law-abiding individuals' while maintaining public safety and will not back down from the lawsuit.

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‘This is a new DOJ’: Attorney General Pam Bondi shows allegiance to Trump in first 10 days

When Pam Bondi was sworn in as attorney general last week, she made a promise to President Donald Trump: “I am truly honored that you have asked me to take on this role, and I will make you proud, and I will make this country proud.” In the 10 days since, Bondi has quickly demonstrated her intention to make good on that pledge — and has become one of the most vocal enforcers of Trump’s political agenda. After taking office, she immediately issu…

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Trump DOJ Announces Charges Reguarding New York Drivers License Policy - Patriot Newsfeed

Well, it looks like New York’s little sanctuary state experiment just ran into a brick wall, and her name is Pam Bondi. The newly sworn-in Attorney General wasted no time making it clear that the days of prioritizing illegal immigrants over American citizens are over. And if the state of New York thought they could keep thumbing their nose at federal law without consequences, well—surprise! Bondi just put them at the top of her to-do list. At he…

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American Military News

Videos: Trump DOJ sues New York, warns states prioritizing illegal immigrants: 'You're next, get ready'

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday that the Department of Justice is suing New York for deciding to “prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens.” The attorney general also warned other states not following federal immigration laws, saying, “You’re next, get ready.” During a Wednesday press conference, Bondi explained that President Donald Trump’s administration filed charges against Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.), New York Attor…

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Democracy Now!

DOJ Sues New York over Immigration Policies

The Justice Department is suing New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James over state policies it says interfere with Trump’s crackdown on immigrant communities, including a New York law allowing undocumented New Yorkers to obtain driver’s licenses. The DOJ already launched a similar suit against Illinois. New York Attorney General James responded to the lawsuit, “Our state laws, including the Green Light law, protect the …

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Breitbart

Jeffries: New York Is Being Targeted, Won't Be 'Intimidated' by Suit Over Tipping Off Illegals

On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) reacted to the Department of Justice’s lawsuit over New York law tipping off individuals when immigration authorities request their data from the DMV by stating that The post Jeffries: New York Is Being Targeted, Won’t Be ‘Intimidated’ by Suit Over Tipping Off Illegals appeared first on Breitbart.

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World Tribune: Window on the Real World

‘New DOJ’ files lawsuit in NY against Gov. Kathy Hochul, AG Letitia James

by WorldTribune Staff, February 13, 2025 Real World News Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday the Department of Justice is suing New York state over its sanctuary policy of limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, state Attorney General Letitia James, and state DMV chief Mark Schroeder were named in the […]

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