I really wish states would stop trying to pass bills like these!!! SMH
http://www.tnimmigrant.org/hb125-sb209/
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UPDATE: This bill was placed in the General Subcommittee of the Senate on 03/06/2013.
SB209/HB125 would take away driver licenses from immigrant youth who were granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Although these youth are lawfully present and legally able to live and work in Tennessee, this mean-spirited bill would prevent them from being able to drive in our state. Allowing DACA recipients to continue applying for temporary driver licenses makes sure these youth are able to fully participate and contribute to our community and economy, and ensures that the roads are safe for all of us by allowing DACA recipients to pass a driving test and become insured drivers. Read the full text of the bill here.
TIRRC strongly opposes HB125/SB209.
SB209/HB125 was introduced by Representative Sheila Butt (R-Columbia), Representative Joe Carr (R-Lascassas), and Senator Bowling (R-Tullahoma). This bill will be heard in the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Transportation Committee.
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but on March 9, 2013..
http://www.tnimmigrant.org/state-pol...ch-9-2013.html
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Policy Update: March 9, 2013
State Legislative Updates
Defending driver licenses for DREAMers taken off notice. Last week, we alerted you that a bill to take away driver licenses from immigrant youth who were granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was put on notice. As soon as the bill was put on notice, Tennessee DREAMers and allies sprang into action and started making calls and sending emails. On Monday, March 4th, Senator Bowling took the bill off notice. Though a huge victory, the bill has not yet been withdrawn and could still come up for a vote.
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