y're saying:

A sharp divide has emerged between state and federal agencies regarding Singh's presence in the country. U.S. Homeland Security officials stated that Singh  was in the country illegally. 

However, California transportation officials strongly dispute those claims. State officials countered that the federal government itself  approved his Employment Authorization Documents, which allowed him to obtain a REAL ID confirming his legal status. 

What's next:

Singh will begin serving his term in state prison.