Undocumented immigrants are already driving on New Jersey's roads, so why not give them a chance to get a driver's license so they can insure and register their vehicles?
That's the viewpoint of a handful of state legislators who on Tuesday announced they have introduced a bill that would let undocumented immigrants apply for a license.
In addition to allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain a "Standard license," the measure would create a federally-compliant Real ID license.
Undocumented immigrants wouldn't be able to obtain a Real ID. Rather, the legislation would create two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards.
"Offering undocumented immigrants a pathway to a legal drivers' license would reduce their chances of encountering legal troubles while trying to make a living, while also making the roads safer for all New Jerseyans."
Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, supports giving undocumented immigrants licenses.
New Jersey would join a dozen other states that grant licenses to undocumented immigrants if the measure is passed and signed by the governor.
https://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/11/undocumented_immigrants_are_driving_on_nj_roads_of.html#incart_river_index
That's the viewpoint of a handful of state legislators who on Tuesday announced they have introduced a bill that would let undocumented immigrants apply for a license.
In addition to allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain a "Standard license," the measure would create a federally-compliant Real ID license.
Undocumented immigrants wouldn't be able to obtain a Real ID. Rather, the legislation would create two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards.
"Offering undocumented immigrants a pathway to a legal drivers' license would reduce their chances of encountering legal troubles while trying to make a living, while also making the roads safer for all New Jerseyans."
Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, supports giving undocumented immigrants licenses.
New Jersey would join a dozen other states that grant licenses to undocumented immigrants if the measure is passed and signed by the governor.
https://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/11/undocumented_immigrants_are_driving_on_nj_roads_of.html#incart_river_index
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