New York is seeking to dismiss a federal lawsuit that targets its “Green Light Law,” which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses and blocks federal immigration agencies from accessing DMV data, according to the Times Union.
The state argues the law is a valid use of its authority and treats all data requests equally, denying claims it obstructs federal immigration enforcement. The Justice Department, under Trump’s second term, claims the law endangers agents and shields undocumented individuals from accountability.
The lawsuit also criticizes a “tip-off” provision requiring state officials to notify immigrants if ICE seeks their records. Meanwhile, recent federal indictments have exposed fraud tied to the license program, intensifying the legal and political battle.
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