Chief among them is legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, a years-long goal that the Northam administration estimates would affect 308,000 people. ADA driver’s license bill in the Senate won preliminary approval Friday, with a final vote expected Monday. Terry L. Austin (R-Botetourt) argued that allowing undocumented immigrants to carry an official state ID opens the door to identity fraud. Many undocumented immigrants have resorted to getting their driver’s licenses in Maryland, which is possible when one’s car is registered in that state. Surovell said the Senate is also considering a renewable “driver privilege card” for undocumented immigrants, though advocacy groups oppose that idea.

Source: Washington Post February 08, 2020 20:26 UTC