Coverage dated December 23, 2025

Judge rules against Trump admin on driver's licenses

Headline from Newsweek

The "Green Light Law" allows New Yorkers to apply for a license regardless of their citizenship or lawful status in the U.S.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Judge gives 'green light' to controversial New York driver's license law in blow to Trump admin (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A federal judge cleared the way for New York's Green Light Law after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi alleged Gov. Kathy Hochul prioritized illegal migrants over Americans.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Judge green lights New York’s driver’s license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge gave a green light Tuesday to New York’s so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to stop the state

  3. New York Post

    Judge backs New York’s ‘Green Light’ Law, delivering blow to Trump admin (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A federal judge cleared the way for New York's Green Light Law, which allows for people to have driver's licenses without requiring proof that they are in the U.S. legally, ruling against President Trump.

  4. Newsweek

    Judge rules against Trump admin on driver's licenses (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The "Green Light Law" allows New Yorkers to apply for a license regardless of their citizenship or lawful status in the U.S.

  5. CBS News

    Judge upholds N.Y. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.

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