Bill in Nebraska that would stop dreamers from obtaining driver licenses is shot down
 

http://www.startribune.com/ricketts-...uth/305269361/

Nebraska Gov. Ricketts vetoes bill to end state's ban on driver's licenses for Dreamers

LINCOLN, Neb. — Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill Wednesday that would end Nebraska's status as the only state to ban driving privileges for young people brought to the country illegally as children but allowed to stay under a federal program.

The announcement sets up another showdown between the Republican governor and lawmakers who passed the bill last week with a veto-proof majority.

Ricketts argued in his veto letter that the bill would grant driver's licenses to an overly broad group of people in the country illegally, not just the so-called Dreamers enrolled in the federal program.

"The bill is wrong on principle and the bill is overly broad," Ricketts said. "The effort to advance (the legislation) demonstrates once again how the failure of the federal government to properly address national immigration policy wreaks havoc on state governments."

The federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program approved by President Barack Obama in 2012 gives the youths — known as DREAMers — a Social Security number, a two-year work permit and protection from deportation.

Lawmakers gave the measure final approval last week on a 34-9 vote. The bill has won support from a coalition of prominent agricultural, business and religious groups that say the youths contribute to the state and its economy.

Re: Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down
 

I think these various success stories as small as they may be..... means DACA is here to stay! Lets keep our fingers crossed for the Expansion and DAPA.

Re: Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down
 

I think your title states the opposite. The bill was suppose to end the ban, but was vetoed.

Re: Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down
 

But was passed with a veto proof majority. This Nebraska legislature is the same one who just voted to override the Governor's veto to abolish the death penalty in the state.
A bill passing that give dreamers a chance at a driver's license in such a conservative legislature in such a conservative state is definitely a win.

Re: Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down
 

Nebraska lol

Re: Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down
 

thank god... i thought it was banned... DACA people will earn citizenship!! it's just taking time... so let's all be positive people!! L)

Re: Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down
 

Wait so this was not a good thing for dreamers?

Re: Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down
 

it is a good thing

Re: Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down
 

aahhhhh, ok thanks for confirming, I knew I wasn't totally off. lol

Re: Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down
 

better wording I think would have been

"Bill in Nebraska that would stop dreamers from obtaining driver licenses is shot down"

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Nebraska bill to ban dreamers from getting drivers license has been shot down