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03/6/2019 | Local Progress: A National Network of Progressive Local Elected Officials
Published By:The Ithaca Voice

Local legislators support bill to grant driver's licenses regardless of immigration status

Legislator Anna Kelles, who worked on the resolution, said the bill being considered are not intended fix anything about immigration on a federal level, but is specifically designed to improve road safety. She said there are already people driving who are undocumented, and this measure is intended to make sure they get a license that verifies their identity and knowledge of road safety rules. The license would not be valid for federal purposes such as international travel.

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