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January 9, 2013

Illinois to Grant Drivers' Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants 
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Illinois is set to become the latest state to allow undocumented
immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Gov. Pat Quinn has pledged to
sign a new bill that will allow about 250,000 immigrants to become
licensed drivers. Only Washington and New Mexico currently allow
licenses for undocumented people, while Utah allows driving permits.
Connecticut recently announced young immigrants who qualify for the
Obama administration's "deferred action" program can apply for licenses.

 

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