Alexander, Corker Back Bill Denouncing States That Issue Licenses To Illegals
posted November 8, 2007

Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Bob Corker (R-TN) today said they are backing legislation that opposes issuing state driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants residing in the United States.

The Senate resolution, authored by Minnesota Republican Senator Norm Coleman, would make it the official position of the Senate that states which issue government identification to illegal immigrants are disrespecting and disregarding federal immigration laws. The measure also states that these actions present a national security risk and enable election fraud.

“Giving illegal immigrants valid government-issued IDs defies common sense and undermines the rule of law,â€