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U.S. rejects California driver licenses for undocumented immigrants
SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - California lawmakers are clashing with federal officials over the design of drivers' licenses for immigrants living in the country illegally [Is that anything like illegal aliens, Ms. Bernstein?], highlighting concerns about how to grant such permits while also making clear they do not confer legal status.
Ten U.S. states enacted laws allowing unauthorized immigrants to receive drivers' licenses or permits last year, including California and Illinois, while others have begun issuing the permits to young people who have temporary permission to remain in the United States.
This week, the Department of Homeland Security rejected California's proposed design for the permits, sparking a strong reaction from the state's Latino Caucus and other lawmakers who worked for years to pass the law to allow the permits. . . .