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October 29, 2007

 

From the Opinion Page, Daily Gazette, October 22, 2007

Spitzer's driver's license plan would make New York safer

Gov. Eliot Spitzer's intrepid decision to support immigrant access to driver's licenses will empower hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers to rise from the shadows of fear and become fully contributing members of society.

Restoring immigrant access to driver's licenses will enable hundreds of thousands of motorists to obtain a state driver's license and automobile insurance, resulting in safer roads for millions of New Yorkers.

This landmark policy also does not overlook security concerns. The policy includes enhanced safeguards against fraud, and requires inunigrants to produce secure and verifiable identity documents - such as foreign passports - to become licensed drivers.

In addition, the policy does not violate the federal Real ID Act. Under the act, New Yorkers will be able to use their licenses to board planes at least until May 2013. Although the policy has been the target of fear-mongering politicians, the fact is that providing immigrants with access to driver's licenses is a sound policy which will only enhance the safety and security of New York state.

MELANIE TRIMBLE
Albany


The writer is executlve director of the New York Civil
Llberties Unlon, Capltal Region chapter

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