I almost feel sorry for Democrats, because they haven’t had a chance to come down for Category 5 Moonbattery since January 20th. But, hey, they should remember that what comes around goes around
Department of Justice suing New York, top officials over immigration policies
The Justice Department is taking legal action against the state of New York and Gov. Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday, over its alleged resistance to supporting the Trump Administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
The new attorney general delivered heated remarks announcing a new lawsuit against New York state and top officials, claiming they were resisting federal efforts to enforce the nation’s immigration laws.
“This is a new DOJ,” Bondi said. “We sued Illinois. New York did not listen, now you’re next.”
She then brought up a woman whose 20-year-old daughter was raped and killed by a member of MS-13 in 2022.
The civil complaint was not immediately available to reporters at the news conference, but Bondi said the lawsuit was centered around New York’s Green Light Law that she claimed prohibits the state’s sheriff’s department and other agencies from sharing motor vehicle data with federal authorities for purposes of immigration enforcement.
“They have a ‘tip-off’ provision that requires New York’s DMV commissioner to promptly inform any illegal alien when a federal immigration agency has requested their information,” Bondi said. “It’s tipping off an illegal alien. And it’s unconstitutional, and that’s why we filed this lawsuit.”
I’m not sure about unconstitutional, but, it sure is in violation of multiple federal laws on illegal immigration, including on sheltering, harboring, etc.
It didn’t take long for New York officials and city organizations to fire back in response to the lawsuit.
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement, saying, “Our state laws, including the Green Light law, protect the rights of all New Yorkers and keep our communities safe. I am prepared to defend our laws, just as I always have.”
We were told that Los Federales have primary control over immigration, like when they were suing Arizona over SB1070 law. And, in this case, federal law does take precedence, since the Constitution does give the power of immigration to the Legislative Branch and they passed laws. So, maybe what NY is doing is unconstitutional. And James, who was named in the suit, will soon find out along with the others.
"If you don't comply with federal law we will hold you accountable. We did it to Illinois. Strike One. Strike Two is New York. If you are a state not complying with federal law, you're next, get ready."
I absolutely LOVE what AG Pam Bondi is doing to protect the American people! pic.twitter.com/xyLqiQjzgI
— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) February 12, 2025
The pro-illegal immigration forces were overjoyed when the Supreme Court let the lower court decision in Lozano v Hazleton stand, a decision which stated that control over immigration was strictly a federal responsibility. They aren’t so happy now, with a new sheriff in town guiding that federal responsibility.
Pam actually said the DOJ “charged” Governor Hochul and AG James! She said “charged” several times, although she didn’t describe the crimes committed.
Anyway, we thought states had rights, too.
BTW, Pam looks great at 59!