Thread: CA. Rep. Hunter: no drivers licenses for illegal aliens

Rep. Hunter: no drivers licenses for undocumented

As California waits for Governor Brown's decision, U.S. Rep gears up to cut federal funding


Written by Elizabeth Aguilera
6 a.m., Sept. 5, 2012

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A state proposal to allow undocumented immigrants who qualify for a new federal deferred action program to apply for drivers licenses is getting some federal attention.

Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter is floating legislation in advance of the congressional session to put the skids on such plans in the Golden State and across the country. His plan would deny federal funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services Program (COPS) to states that offer this benefit. In California, this year, the state is slated to receive $23 million through the program.

Deferred Action began last month and provides a 2-year reprieve from deportation for some undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children who are between 15 and 31 and who meet certain requirements. With deferred action comes a work permit.

The California proposal was approved by the legislature last week and is awaiting a review by Governor Jerry Brown. If he signs the law it has been estimated up to 450,000 undocumented immigrants could benefit in California.

Hunter said the state is hiding behind a federal policy but sidestepping congress, which has defeated more generous offerings such as the DREAM Act for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

“The only way California will begin abiding by the law—whether on this or any other immigration-related issue—is if there are direct consequences for implementing and defending sanctuary policies," Hunter said.

Under current rules the state does not allow undocumented immigrants to apply for drivers licenses. Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington do not require drivers to provide citizenship or legal documentation to obtain a drivers license.

Hunter's proposed legislation would only pertain to those applying based on the deferred action program, according to his office.

Brown has until Sept. 30 to made a decision on the drivers license bill.

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The DMV announced earlier this month it would issue driver's licenses to people who receive a work permit under the new program. In a statement to the North County Times Wednesday, the DMV backtracked, saying it was not clear what documents the federal government would give people and whether those documents met state regulations to issue the licenses.

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September 5, 2012
By: Kimberly Dvorak
examiner.com



Looking to block California Governor Jerry Brown’s effort to allow illegal aliens to obtain driver’s licenses under President Obama’s deferred action executive order, Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) released draft legislation today that would restrict some federal funding to any states that give DREAMers (kids under the age of 30) permission to drive.

The Obama Administration’s “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” directive took effect last month and provides an opportunity for illegal alien children, who were brought to the U.S. by their irresponsible parents, a chance to obtain legal status. However, the specifics of the executive order were vague opening the door for states to issue various types of legal identification programs.

Typically, Republican-led governors are blocking deferred action recipients from obtaining driver’s licenses. On the flip side, Democrat-led governors want to issue the most common form of ID, state driver’s licenses. For example, a bill passed by the California state legislature was given to Governor Brown that would give 450,000 deferred action applicants’ driver’s licenses.

“The State of California is a leader in sanctuary policies that stand in direct violation of the law,” Congressman Hunter explained. “In this case, the state will hide behind a federal policy that sidestepped Congress, but that won’t change the fact that the Administration’s directive disregards federal law and disrespects those who have been patiently and lawfully waiting for their opportunity. The only way California will begin abiding by the law—whether on this or any other immigration-related issue—is if there are direct consequences for implementing and defending sanctuary policies.”

In an effort to clarify President Obama’s executive order, Hunter’s legislation would deny federal funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program to states that issue driver’s licenses under Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new program.

This year California received more than $23 million from the federal government’s COPS program. The federal COPS program also provides state law enforcement agencies with a practice of community policing using research, guidebooks, and it funds new hires with supplemental salaries.

Citing his draft legislation, Congressman Hunter added, “This bill presents California and other states with a clear choice. Should the state choose to proceed with issuing driver’s licenses, then it will have to do so without funding from the federal government that is intended to help enforce laws that the state continues to ignore. Should the state choose to uphold its obligations and consistently and thoroughly enforce the law, then supplemental federal funding will remain available. It’s a simple proposition—intended to help California make the right decision to best serve the interests of families and taxpayers.”

Rep. Hunter seeks to block California giving illegals driver