The measure appears to be one of the Trump administration’s most significant retaliatory moves against “sanctuary cities” and other jurisdictions that limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities. ADADAn official with the Department of Homeland Security, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of the plan, said late Wednesday that the move would affect the approximately 150,000 New York state residents who apply to the traveler programs each year. Travelers currently enrolled in Global Entry and programs such as SENTRI and NEXUS would not lose their status, but they will not be able to renew. ADIn December, New York state began issuing driver’s licenses and permits to applicants regardless of their legal status. Trump singled out New York for criticism during his State of the Union address, and his administration also has blasted California and other jurisdictions that have policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Source: Washington Post February 06, 2020 04:52 UTC