Originally Posted by
knownothing
Once again false facts by the above quote: New York is banned because they are not allowing DPS their DMV records. As others (cf shipcamein) have stated, the global entry is not about weapons, etc. It is about whether you are 1) an allowed entrant to the US (ie not an illegal immigrant) and 2) safe (no criminal history). Most illegal immigrants do not have an arrest record - but they can have a NY driver's license. Say thanks to the DPS!
Illegal immigrants resident in NY applying for GE? That is not why the federal government is using past and potential GE applicants resident in NY as pawns and cannon fodder to go after a NY law and get attention for doing so.
Originally Posted by knownothing
You should be happy as it makes it safer to fly.
GE does not make flying safer. GE is about immigration and customs, regardless of whether or not a person is flying. GE does include PreCheck benefits but that too does not make flying safer.
Interestingly enough, NYS argued that the DHS suspension of GE (and some other TTPs) for new applicants residing in NY makes things more dangerous.
What makes flying safer is effectively stopping prohibited weapons, explosives, incendiaries from getting on planes. Flying is safe enough, with or without GE for NY residents.