Rep. Duncan Hunter Drafts Legislation to Deny Federal Funding to States that Issue Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens
Rep. Duncan Hunter is drafting legislation that would deny funding to states that issue driver's licenses to illegal aliens who benefit from the Obama Administration's amnesty for young illegal aliens. In Rep. Hunter's home state, California, the state legislature has approved a measure that would allow illegal aliens who receive deferred action from the federal government to receive a driver's license.
"Should the state choose to proceed with issuing driver's licenses, then it will have to so without funding from the federal government that is intended to help enforce laws that the state continues to ignore," Rep. Hunter said.
Rep. Hunter said in a press release that an estimated 450,000 illegal aliens in California alone could benefit from the deferred action and receive driver's licenses. Hunter's legislation would deny states funding through the Community Oriented Policing Services program.
"The State of California is a leader in sanctuary policies that stand in direct violation of the law," Rep. Hunter said. "In this case, the state will hide behind a federal policy that sidestepped Congress, but that won't change the fact that the Administration's directive disregards federal law and disrespects those who have been patiently and lawfully waiting for their opportunity.
"The only way California will begin abiding by the law — whether on this or any other immigration-related issue — is if there are direct consequences for implementing and defending sanctuary policies."
For more information, see Rep. Hunter's website.