I live in that county, and I disagree with the sheriff. I think that the state legislature should pass a law that states that all illegal aliens, who want driver’s licenses, should go to the nearest DMV, on a certain day and time. At that time, ICE agents would surround the building. They’d arrest and handcuff the illegals and deport them, as quickly as possible.
Shame on Sheriff Curran. I always considered him to be a conservative. Ridiculous stuff like this from the county's top "law enforcement" officer have certainly given me pause if Curran ever seeks higher office. It's a milder version of a Connie Mack IV moment.
>> “There are a lot of undocumented immigrants that need to get to work and by virtue of the way the system is set up, by having to have a social security number, are not eligible to get a driver’s license,” Curran said. <<
That's because they "need to get to work" in their country of origin, Sheriff! This may come as a shock to you, but the REASON why they're ineligible for a license is the American system of government is NOT "set up" to allow foreigners to work in another nation illegally. Shockingly, I would not have "access" to a Mexican drivers license, either, if I decided to make an "undocumented" visit to that country and take a job there. People are expected to go through legal channels to find work. Interesting concept, right?