This is absolutely unbelievable.
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/sep/12/senate-passes-contested-drivers-license-with-a/all/SACRAMENTO — State lawmakers Thursday night approved historic legislation that would allow unauthorized immigrants to obtain a special drivers license, but it could not be used as identification to board planes, collect public benefits or register to vote.
Gov. Jerry Brown immediately issued a statement saying he will sign the measure, which was shaped to meet his specifications.
“This bill will enable millions of people to get to work safely and legally,” he said. “Hopefully, it will send a message to Washington that immigration reform is long past due.”
The law will bring to an end a decade of legislative attempts to provide licenses for those here illegally.
The measure had been shelved just the day before after drawing vehement opposition from immigrant rights activists who said the special marker identifying the holder as being in this country illegally was tantamount to a “Scarlet Letter” inviting discrimination and racial profiling.
Other critics oppose any kind driver’s licenses for unauthorized immigrants, saying it rewards illegal behavior.