{"id":495,"date":"2023-04-13T18:41:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T18:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/?p=495"},"modified":"2023-05-01T13:42:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T13:42:00","slug":"allow-for-drivers-licenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2023\/04\/13\/allow-for-drivers-licenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Mary Cavanagh and the Michigan Latino Caucus Applaud and Overwhelmingly Support the Introduction of Bills to Allow for Driver\u2019s Licenses Regardless of Immigration Status in Michigan\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">LANSING, Mich. (April 13, 202<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">3<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">) \u2014<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Sen<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Mary Cavanagh<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" 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Michigan<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Legislative<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Latino Caucus applaud the introduction of Senate Bills<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-loopstyle=\"link\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_Underlined x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">265<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 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and 4412, which will allow all individuals, regardless of<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">immigration status, to obtain driver\u2019s licenses. Currently, only individuals who pass the driver\u2019s test and prove legal citizenship status<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">are allowed to<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0receive a driver\u2019s license in Michigan, leaving immigrants without legal documentation unable to navigate the roads safely and legally.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u201cAs the daughter of a Mexican immigrant, first-generation American, and Chair of the Latino Caucus, I am a proud supporter and advocate of this much-needed legislation<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">,<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u201d said Sen<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Cavanagh<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u201cUntil 2008, proof of citizenship was not an<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">additional<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0barrier in accessing a driver&#8217;s license in Michigan<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">T<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">his legislation removes<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">that barrier<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">and restores accessibility for every Michigander to the necessities of life from work,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">healthcare<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0and education, while also promoting road safety and strengthening community trust. This will put the state in line with the other 19 states that put safety and their residents first. I look forward to finally pushing this across the finish line for every Michigander.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&#8220;Michigan residents need the freedom to travel, whether it&#8217;s to their jobs, their children\u2019s schools, or grocery stores. By enabling everyone to obtain a driver&#8217;s license, people can take care of essential needs. We can make this a reality!&#8221; said Rep<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Veronica<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Paiz<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0(D-Harper Woods)<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The Michigan Latino Caucus urges swift passage of this important legislation.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW126543714 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">###<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LANSING, Mich. 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