New York residents who were hoping to enroll in Trusted Traveler Programs like Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST, will now no longer be able to do so, due to a suspension by the Trump administration. The only program not affected by the ban will be TSA PreCheck, which provides travelers with an expedited security screening.
The ban is thought to be a response to New York’s Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, which allows all New Yorkers to apply for a standard driver’s license or learner’s permit regardless of their status in the US. The administration claims that this new law compromises Customs and Border Patrol’s ability to determine if a person applying for a Trusted Traveler Program meets the necessary requirements.
