Minnesota begins process for issuing driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants under new law

Fox News ^ | September 7, 2023 5:42pm EDT | Associated Press

[E. Pluribus Unum]

People living in Minnesota without legal immigration status can now begin the process of getting their driver's license by making an appointment for their written driver's test, state officials announced at a news conference Thursday.

Around 81,000 people are expected to be eligible under the state’s new law — dubbed "Driver’s License for All." They can now make appointments to apply but won’t be able to actually get a license until the law goes into effect Oct. 1.

"We’re incredibly proud to be a part of a handful of states that offer driver’s license for all," said Pong Xiong, Driver and Vehicle Services Director at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, at the news conference. "And the first step to getting your driver’s license is to pass that written test."

The new law removes the requirements for applicants to show legal presence, said Jody-Kay Peterson, the department's Driver Services Program Director.

When asked about any risk for deportation applicants may face, Peterson said the department will not submit the names or personal information of applicants to any immigration law enforcement.

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed the measure into law this year. It reverses a 2003 change by then-Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a Republican, barring people without legal status from getting licenses, citing security concerns after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Supporters of Minnesota's new law say it will improve public safety by ensuring that all drivers are licensed and insured, and have taken driver’s education courses. Backers included law enforcement, faith, business and immigrant rights groups.

Opponents say it will encourage illegal immigration.

[joma89]

The democrat party and all its voters are the greatest threat to this country...not russia and not china.

[joma89]

The republicans are part of the deep state. They are controlled opposition.

[Tommy Revolts]

Will they get registered to vote also?

[glennaro]

Hear that, border state governors? The communist government running Minnesota has driver's licenses they're just dying to give away to illegal immigrants.

Two-step recipe for success:

Illegal Aliens: Round 'em up
Buses: Load 'em up; fill 'em up then point 'em north

Repeat every day (every hour when possible)

YIPPEE!!

[zeugma]

Of course, unlike citizens, illegals won’t have to provide any proof of identity.

[zeugma]

I wonder if someone could make up names and get twenty of them.

Sounds like a great way to build a secondary identity. Wonder if they'll mail to a P.O. Box?

[zeugma]

Also, If they can’t read in their own language, stats are they won’t be able to learn to read english. Learning to read is a major developmental achievement.

The majority of these illegals are illiterate in every language.