New York Sues Trump Admin Over Policy Barring Residents From Trusted Traveler Programs

New York Sues Trump Admin Over Policy Barring Residents From Trusted Traveler Programs
New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference in New York City on June 11, 2019. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Feb. 10 that she'd filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new rule that bars residents of the state from participating in the federal government’s Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP).

Under the new policy, which came into effect on Feb. 6, New York residents are no longer eligible to apply for or renew their membership in programs such as Global Entry and other programs that allow for faster entry to select countries for preapproved travelers.