Posted on 07/29/2004 6:53:38 AM PDT by Cultural Jihad
In California, the proposal could inject yet another element into a proposed law that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain licenses.
The emotional debate, pitting the Legislature's Democratic Latino Caucus against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, is expected to resume now that the budget battle is nearing an end.
Meanwhile, President Bush can implement more than 40 of the commission's recommendations by executive order, including the license proposal.
White House officials say he plans to act after a Cabinet-level panel completes its review - but it is not known which recommendations he will adopt and how they would be implemented.
"The president wants this review to be fast-tracked," said Bush spokesman Ken Lisaius. "That why he's charged (Chief of Staff Andrew) Card and others with putting forth options as soon as possible."
Ten states issue licenses to illegal immigrants, according to the National Immigration Law Center. Critics contend such licenses increase the likelihood of domestic terrorism, and they have become more vocal this year.
Lawmakers in 25 states considered 49 bills that would loosen or tighten the requirements for driver's licenses - nearly all died in committee - and at least two bills are pending in Congress.
Bush has not commented publicly on the issue, Lisaius said. But Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, who endorsed the commission's recommendations, said he opposes allowing illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses.
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Schwarzenegger had prodded caucus members in his successful push to repeal a driver's license bill signed last year by Gov. Gray Davis during the campaign.
The governor then invited the lawmakers to submit a bill with tougher requirements. But he maintains SB 1160 does not contain adequate provisions for verifying an applicant's identity.
Schwarzenegger has suggested such licenses include a mark identifying the bearer as an illegal immigrant - a proposal Cedillo said is unacceptable.
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When SchwarzRenegger ran, he opposed SB60. The public believed that this meant he was opposed to drivers' licenses for illegals, a false impression he did nothing to correct.
Schwarzenegger has suggested such licenses include a mark identifying the bearer as an illegal immigrant - a proposal Cedillo said is unacceptable.
As far as the Slave Party is concerned, this is all about voter fraud and importing a new constituency to maintain in dependent servitude.
If RINOld signs any bill giving illegal aliens the right to obtain a CA driver's license the governor can bend over and kiss his "girlie man" behind goodbye because before the end of the day there will be a recall petition at the printer's. And that's the bottom line!
If we have to run this state by referendum and recall then that's exactly what we'll do!
Semper Fi,
Kelly
Was the driver who hit you arrested?
Allowing illegals to obtain driver's licenses is a joke.
Why on earth would they go to the expense of getting a license and insurance...
they're criminals??? Hello???
They're not here to obey our laws but to take advantage of the benefits of living and working here while not paying taxes and at the same time receiving welfare, food stamps and medical care!!!
ping
All this crap is just another name for $69 billion worth of foreign aid to Mexico.
ANNUALLY!!
Don't forget that many of us will be glad to get those petitions signed!
why can't Mexicans just use their real drivers license? - perfectly legal here
Arnold is conducting a poll on "hot button issues," one of which is driver's licenses for illegal aliens.
To vote in the poll, call 1-916-445-2841 then enter 5, 2, and 2 at the prompts.
If the person is illegal they shouldn't get a drivers license. The law requires that they be detained and deported. Again.......
What part of illegal don't these darn people understand?
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