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On Monday, the Green Light law went into effect in New York. Under this law, illegal immigrants are now able to obtain driver's licenses. Moreover, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers are now barred from information which could help them stop serious crimes that are commonly committed by illegal immigrants. In the wake of the Green Light law, many illegal immigrants are taking advantage of the opportunity to access driver's licenses.

A Closer Review of New York's Green Light Law

In virtually all cases, individuals who wish to obtain driver's licenses have to submit certain documents and information. One of the most basic examples of said information includes a social security number; however, this does not apply to illegal immigrants. The Green Light law instead permits illegals to submit foreign documentation, as opposed to documents issued by the U.S. government. In the wake of the Green Light law, there are concerns about the safety of New York residents. A statement from the state's DMV office has exacerbated these concerns. According to the New York DMV, they won't share data with immigration enforcement agencies unless they absolutely have to.