Illegal immigrants win access to driver's licenses - Dallas News | myFOXdfw.com

Illegal immigrants win access to driver's licenses

Posted: Updated:

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - The state will issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants who qualify for a federal immigration enforcement program.

The New Haven Register reports that Michael Lawlor, state undersecretary of criminal justice, said the Malloy administration is now determining how the new policy will work.

Issuing driver's licenses to young people in the United States illegally was announced on at a rally on Sunday organized by activists pushing for the change.

Lawlor says making the changes does not require an executive order by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, but that the Department of Motor Vehicles can do it on its own.

Young drivers would have to qualify for federal policy allowing young people brought into the country without authorization as children to avoid deportation if they graduate high school or join the military.

 

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

  • Connecticut NewsConnecticut News

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:50:52 GMT
    The Newtown Board of Education has unanimously hired a principal from neighboring Bethel to lead the Sandy Hook Elementary School.
    The Newtown Board of Education has unanimously hired a principal from neighboring Bethel to lead the Sandy Hook Elementary School.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:10:21 GMT
    Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
    Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:24:15 GMT
    An official says toxicology tests on the Newtown school shooter's body did not turn up any alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medication.
    An official says toxicology tests on the Newtown school shooter's body did not turn up any alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medication.
Powered by WorldNow

KDFW FOX 4
400 N. Griffin Street
Dallas, Texas 75202

Main Station Directory:
(214) 720-4444
News Fax:
(214) 720-3263 or (214) 720-3333

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices