11/23/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release)
Illinois – Top Illinois officials are making a push for the passage of a measure that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), if passed, the measure would make Illinois the third state to grant driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.
Some say the move is in part a political ploy to sway voting support from Latinos and other immigrant groups.
Former Gov. Jim Edgar is quoted by the AP as stating of anticipating Republican support for the measure, “I think Republicans now realize we need to change our image if we want to be a successful and a viable party in America…It’s important that we show these immigrants that we appreciate them being here, we appreciate what they contribute to our society and that we want to make it easier to contribute.”
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