Attorney General Pam Bondi says New York must comply with federal law: “If they don’t, we will appeal it, and we will win.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that the Justice Department is filing a lawsuit against the state of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul, and State Attorney General Letitia James over immigration enforcement policies. "We are taking steps to protect Americans," Bondi stated, accusing New York of prioritizing undocumented immigrants over American citizens. She noted that similar legal action had been taken against Illinois and warned that New York was next in line. In response, James defended New York’s laws, including the Green Light law, asserting that they protect the rights of all New Yorkers and contribute to public safety. "I am prepared to defend our laws, just as I always have," she affirmed. During a news conference, Tammy Nobles, whose daughter was murdered by an MS-13 gang member from El Salvador, spoke emotionally about her loss. Bondi cited the case as an example of the dangers posed by inadequate immigration enforcement. The federal complaint all...