The Justice Department’s lawsuit against New York officials that takes aim at a “green light law” allowing illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses is a step that has been needed for years, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., told Newsmax on Thursday.

“This is something that I’ve been fighting for years, going back to when I was a member of the state legislature,” Malliotakis told “Wake Up America.” “This law passed in 2019, and I highlighted a number of issues with it.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi told reporters Wednesday the lawsuit has been brought against New York officials over alleged failures in enforcing federal immigration law.

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