Tag: driver’s licenses

Arrest Made in Texas Driver’s License Scheme Involving NY-Based Chinese Crime Ring

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has made an arrest in connection with a driver’s license scheme linked to a Chinese organized crime ring. Late last year, DPS discovered it had sent thousands of fraudulently obtained duplicate driver’s licenses to addresses in New York, Oklahoma, and Georgia. The breach was made public during a…


‘After the Word Illegal, Nothing Else Matters,’ Says Critic of Oklahoma Bill to Give Illegal Immigrants Driver’s Licenses

Illegal immigrants may soon be able to get an Oklahoma driver’s license. Supporters of SB669, including Gov. Kevin Stitt, say it would reduce certain types of crime, raise $2.5 million in state revenue, and reduce auto insurance premiums. Detractors say the proposed law is a stepping stone to granting illegals the right to vote. “Giving…


Massachusetts Governor Vetoes Plan to Give Illegal Immigrants Driver’s Licences

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday vetoed a plan that would have let the state issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants over identity verification concerns as well as concerns involving voting. The bill (H4805), if passed, would have seen illegal immigrants issued a standard driver’s license from the state if they applied starting July 1,…


Illegal Aliens in Massachussets Close to Getting Driver’s Licenses

A bill that would put driver’s licenses in the wallets of illegal immigrants has been approved by the Massachusetts Senate. The 32 to 8 vote that propelled the bill is enough to override a veto by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, who has rejected several similar measures in the past. Baker has expressed worry that fake…


Pennsylvania Lawmakers Consider Easing the Path for Illegal Immigrants to Get Driver’s Licenses

A Social Security number is required in Pennsylvania to get a driver’s license, preventing some 160,000 illegal immigrants of driving age from getting their driver’s license. Pennsylvania’s General Assembly is considering changing that in a measure under discussion during a Wednesday hearing of the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee. It would allow a Tax Identification Number…