FEOS wrote:
eleven bravo wrote:
drivers license is NOT proof of citizenship. I also knew a lot of immigrants with cac id's
It's considered adequate proof of citizenship under current law. As is any federally-issued ID. And considering they run the ID to verify status anyway...
The requirements for obtaining a driver's license varies by state. Some states are proposing legislation to prohibit the issuance of state issued identification to individuals who are unable to prove legal immigration status. Conversely, in other states it is possible for an illegal immigrant to obtain a driver's license, as no proof of legal immigration status is required. Interestingly, legislation almost passed in California that would have made it very easy for an illegal immigrant to obtain a driver's license. In September 2003, former Governor Gray Davis of California signed a bill that would have given illegal immigrants the chance to obtain a California driver's license. Many Californians applauded Governor Davis's actions, as many feel that in order to make all drivers safer, everyone should be able to get a driver's license. The supporters argued that there were many illegal immigrants driving without a license, and by giving illegal immigrants the opportunity to obtain a license and pass the required driving test, overall safety would improve. In addition to having a driver’s license, illegal immigrants would also be required to have car insurance, as required by state law in California. Because insurance companies only insure individuals with a driver’s license, if this legislation passed, more individuals would be able to obtain car insurance. Advocates also cite that this would, in turn, drive down the cost of car insurance, in addition to making the roads safer. Another added benefit would be that the black market for driver's licenses would be significantly reduced. Opponents to the former governor's legislation argued that by allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver's license, they are being rewarded for entering the country illegally. In addition, critics also maintained that driver's licenses for illegal immigrants would only encourage more illegal immigrants to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Opponents also cited matters of national security and stated that driver’s licenses could also be used for identification purposes which may lead to more terrorists entering the U.S. In response, some government officials have proposed that a “driving only” document be issued to individuals who are unable to prove legal immigration status. The "driving only" license would be easily differentiated from a normal driver's license and would not be an acceptable form of identification in many instances. Nonetheless, California has yet to pass any legislation regarding driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. When Governor Schwarzenegger came into office he was quick to repeal the bill signed by former Governor Davis.
http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/ill … cense.htmlbut thats beside the point. I happen to know a 29 year old illegal immigrant who has been in this country since she was 2 who also happens to have a drivers license
drivers licenses cannot be used as proof of citizenship when thousand of licensed drivers have legitimate license and happen to be illegal. Im not sure about the answer but i really doubt flashing a state would hold up in court as evidence of citizenship.
