Tallahassee, FL – Fla. Governor Vetoes Immigrant Driver License Bill

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    Tallahassee, FL – Florida Gov. Rick Scott is vetoing a bill that would have allowed some young immigrants who are living in the U.S. illegally to apply for a temporary driver’s license in the state.

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    The Republican-controlled Legislature passed a bill that said that young immigrants allowed to remain in the country under an Obama administration “deferred action” policy could use federal documents to receive a temporary driver’s license for at least one year.

    In a veto message, Scott questioned the legality of the federal policy announced last June.

    The Republican governor notes the policy has not been approved by Congress or as a federal rule. He says the administration order could not be used to justify letting someone have a temporary license.

    The bill was passed overwhelmingly.


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    PaulinSaudi
    PaulinSaudi
    10 years ago

    If someone smacks into me on the road, I want them to have insurance. You cannot get insurance without a driver’s license.

    PaulinSaudi
    PaulinSaudi
    10 years ago

    So you’re saying if they hit my car I should have to pay?