TN trying to pass bill to deny licenses to DACA Recipients

ana_g101 · 03-29-2013, 08:39 PM

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.

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 Though a huge victory, the bill has not yet been withdrawn and could still come up for a vote.

Happyman0607 · 03-29-2013, 08:51 PM

I'm sure the undocumented population in TN is extremely low, but I guess it's a principle thing, hopefully it doesn't pass.

ana_g101 · 03-30-2013, 12:15 AM

Me too Happyman0607, I hope it doesn't pass!! I'm writing & emailing the senators & representatives in TN...

dreamerperson · 03-30-2013, 08:14 AM

I hate shit like this.

Because it's SUCH a bad thing to have more people legally licensed to drive and be insured. Jeez...what do these people think? That only illegal immigrants have traffic violations? lol mk, racist logic...

It's only in committee, but damn is it mean-spirited. I'm not surprised it's being sponsored by two Republicans.

freshh. · 03-30-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamerperson

I hate shit like this.

Because it's SUCH a bad thing to have more people legally licensed to drive and be insured. Jeez...what do these people think? That only illegal immigrants have traffic violations? lol mk, racist logic...

It's only in committee, but damn is it mean-spirited. I'm not surprised it's being sponsored by two Republicans.

Similar bill is headed to the Senate in Georgia. Even if it passes, the ACLU has promised to sue and block it's implementation because it not only would hurt DACA beneficiaries, but new legal immigrants and visa holders.

leo18 · 04-01-2013, 10:02 PM

I'm sick of all these southern states trying to make our lives impossible. Losers, rednecks, no wonder you all lost to the NORTH.

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