The New York Times: County Clerks Revolt Over N.Y. Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

IRLI In The News

November 14, 2019

By Christina Goldbaum

When New York lawmakers passed the so-called Green Light Law in June, it was hailed a landmark victory by those who had fought for the measure for more than two decades.

The law makes New York one of 14 states that allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, which proponents argue will help them avoid deportation for relatively minor offenses, such as traffic violations. Read the full story at The New York Times.

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