Friday, October 4, 2013

Illegal immigrants to obtain driver's license

California: Illegal Immigrants Allowed to Get Driver’s Licenses

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/04/us/california-illegal-immigrants-allowed-to-get-drivers-licenses.html?ref=us

Category of problem: Immigration

Level of problem: State

This article is concerning an enacted policy that has been passed to help illegal immigrants and their families with a problem/issue.

This affects individuals/families because with the passing of this bill allows for illegal immigrants to obtain a driver’s license therefore it’s an incentive for entering the U.S. and not having to be a legal resident.

 My views on this issue/policy: The U.S. is too lax on immigration laws. Illegal immigrants are freely yet sneakily allowed into the U.S. with very minimal deportations and now states are allowing them to obtain a driver’s license. The bill states that it may be used for driving not as federal identification. I feel that with a driver’s license comes legal residency of that state. And a few months ago, an immigration bill was on the agenda to strengthen borders and border patrol to minimize immigrants coming across. But also to grant millions of illegal immigrants, already in the U.S, legal status but they would have to pay a fine and other fees and maintain a job. Well the economy is already steadily declining with current citizens fighting for job security so the likely hood that legalized immigrants would immediately find work is unlikely. Allowing them to obtain a driver’s license is only going to increase the likelihood of more illegal immigrants coming into the U.S.

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