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According to the judge, the Trump administration did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the Green Light Law unlawfully interferes with federal immigration enforcement, treats the federal government unequally, or otherwise contravenes federal authority.
The legal challenge was initiated in February when the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed suit against New York, contending that the law’s provisions were unconstitutional and in direct conflict with federal statutes governing immigration. The lawsuit named key state officials as defendants, including Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul and Democratic Attorney General Letitia James, placing the state’s executive leadership directly in the legal crosshairs. The DOJ’s complaint identified three specific aspects of the law that it alleged created obstacles to federal enforcement of immigration regulations. One provision prevents the DMV from sharing records or personal information with any agency primarily tasked with immigration enforcement unless a court order or warrant is issued.
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