Trump is denying the Trusted Traveler Program
to residents of New York because they instituted the Green Light Program.
The Trusted Traveler program is a program
established by DHS to pre check and clear travelers that frequently fly.
The Green Light Program is a New York program
that provides driver's licenses to all residents regardless of their
citizenship or immigration status.
Application for the Trusted Traveler Program
does not require a driver's license; passport or proof of resident is all that
is needed.
Since the Trusted Traveler program doesn't
require a driver's license, it appears that the Trump Administration is meting
out retribution for the Green Light Program.
Trump continues to wield the power of the Executive
Branch well beyond the authority that the Constitution, Congress or the courts
have allowed.
Trump in this case, has no authority to issue
the suspension of the Trusted Traveler Program to the residents of New York.
DHS Trusted Traveler
Program
Green Light NY Program
DHS suspends Global Entry,
Trusted Traveler Programs for New York residents in response to sanctuary
law.
