October 08, 2007

Oregon gov. Kulongoski wants driver's licenses for illegal aliens, admits it's to help businesses

From this:

Gov. Ted Kulongoski is suggesting a two-tiered system for Oregon driver's licenses: one card for those who can prove they're citizens and another for those who can't.

...The license for those who provide proof of "legal presence" would become an official identification card, for use at airports, banks and other places that require ID. The other license would be for driving privileges only and would be stamped "not for identification."

...[Kulongoski] said he wants to bring Oregon into compliance with the federal Real ID Act as a way to stem the tide of identity thefts and to help guard the nation against terrorist attacks...

Afterward, however, he said he also wants to allow driving privileges to people who can't prove they're in the country legally. Not doing so would create problems for workers who lack such proof and their employers, Kulongoski said...

The issue apparently won't come up for a vote until February, but if you're in that state you can start calling his office now. Or, go to his public appearances and ask him tough questions about his plans.

Posted to Immigration_dls at October 8, 2007 01:18 PM