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Feb 13, 2025 US Justice Department sued New York over its 'green light' law allowing driver's licenses without proof of legal residency Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The federal lawsuit sought to strike down a state immigration-related law, testing state versus federal authority.
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- Trump administration sues New York over immigration policies — On Thursday, the Trump administration, through newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi, announced a lawsuit against New York. The federal government accuses state officials of prioritizing illegal aliens over American citizens. This legal action is part of a broader crackdown on immigration policies by the Trump administration, which has been met with protests and resistance in New York City. The lawsuit challenges New York's sanctuary laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
- US Justice Department sues New York over immigration rules — The US Justice Department, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, has filed a lawsuit against New York State over its "green light" law, which allows individuals to obtain driver's licenses without legal residency. The lawsuit claims the law undermines federal immigration laws and seeks to have it struck down. Bondi criticized the law as prioritizing illegal aliens over American citizens and emphasized the Justice Department's commitment to enforcing federal immigration efforts. New York Attorney General James has vowed to defend the state's laws, asserting they protect the rights and safety of New Yorkers.
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Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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Feb 13, 2025 The White House issued a release announcing enforcement actions against states, cities, and entities characterized as noncompliant, including lawsuits and investigations Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
A coordinated multi-agency campaign against jurisdictions and institutions perceived as opposing administration policy raised federalism and due-process concerns.
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- White House issues release asserting enforcement actions against states and entities for non-compliance with Trump administration directives — The White House issued a release titled "Trump Administration: Follow the Law" on February 13, 2025, announcing enforcement actions by multiple federal agencies against states, cities, and entities the administration characterizes as defiant. The release states the Department of Education launched investigations into California and Minnesota athletic organizations over alleged non-compliance with an executive order on girls' sports, and into universities over anti-Semitic harassment; the DOJ sued New York State and filed lawsuits against Illinois and Chicago over immigration and sanctuary policies; the EPA referred matters to inspectors general and DOJ over alleged fund-sheltering by Biden-era staffers; the FCC opened investigations into Comcast, NPR, and PBS, and took action against a San Francisco radio station; and DHS "clawed back" tens of millions in FEMA funds.
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Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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