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On April 14, over 130 Des
Moines CCI members and community supporters turned out for a meeting
with Des Moines Police Chief William McCarthy and aides of Senators
Grassley and Harkin. CCI members and community leaders testified
to the practical need for licenses for immigrant families and the
advantages of having safe, tested drivers on our roads. Members
urged Senators Grassley and Harkin to work against legislation that
would prevent states from issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented
immigrants.
Police Chief McCarthy shared
his strong support for access to driver’s licenses and identification
for all Iowa residents. In a letter to Senators Harkin and Grassley,
McCarthy said, “We cannot pretend that undocumented persons
are not here and they are not driving vehicles on our streets. By
making it easier for them to obtain state driver’s licenses,
we can insure that they pass driver’s license tests and have
the ability to obtain vehicle insurance.”
Updated 6/13/05
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