At a February 12 press conference, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal charges against New York officials over the state’s “Green Light Law,” which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Bondi accused Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and DMV Commissioner

Mark Schroeder of undermining federal immigration laws and diverting taxpayer funds away from American citizens. She warned that New York faces the same legal consequences as Illinois for similar policies. Supporters see this as a step toward enforcing immigration laws, while critics argue it’s federal overreach. The case could have nationwide implications.