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Veto Session
4:12 pm
Tue December 4, 2012

Illinois Senate Okays Undocumented Immigrant Drivers' Licenses

The Illinois Senate Tuesday approved drivers' licenses for immigrants who came to the U-S illegally. The legislation has bipartisan support.

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5:22 am
Mon November 26, 2012

Lawmakers May Consider Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Credit Illinois Secretary of State

The Illinois General Assembly returns this week for the fall veto session. Lawmakers may consider a measure to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. 

34-year-old Juan lives in the Champaign-Urbana area with his wife and four children. To protect his identity, he’s asked to only use his first name. Juan illegally came to the United States 13-years-ago from Mexico. He owns his own car, but substantially limits his trips - going to work, driving his kids to school, picking up groceries, and making doctor’s appointments.

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