Senator Gregg Signs on to Resolution Condemning States That Issue Drivers Licenses to Illegal Immigrants

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Senator Gregg Signs on to Resolution Condemning States That Issue Drivers Licenses to Illegal Immigrants

U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) today cosponsored a resolution which condemns states that issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants residing in the United States. This resolution, sponsored by Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN), expresses the sense of the Senate that states who issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants are disregarding federal immigration laws and, consequently, putting our national security at risk. Eight states currently issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, and New York will begin doing so soon

Senator Gregg stated, "Like most Americans, I believe common sense would dictate that someone who is here illegally should not be allowed to obtain a driver's license. It is irresponsible for states to loosely hand out these documents without checking that the recipients are here lawfully. This poses a national security risk, encourages illegal immigration, and is an affront to our sensibilities about the rule of law. Over the years, I've supported legislation to make sure that illegal immigrants cannot obtain driver's licenses, and I hope this resolution sends a clear message to the states that they must act responsibly.

The amendment is cosponsored by Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Elizabeth Dole (R-NC), Jim DeMint (R-SC), Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Mel Martinez (R-FL), Johnny Isakson, (R-GA), Pat Roberts (R - KS), Trent Lott (R-MS), David Vitter (R-LA), Richard Burr (R-NC), Kit Bond (R-MO), James Inhofe (R-OK), Tom Coburn (R-OK), and Lindsay Graham (R-SC).

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