"It is technically impossible": the association of civil servants in New York opposed the issue of rights to illegal immigrants

The Association of Civil Servants of the District has registered its bill in which they do not agree to allow illegal immigrants issued a driver's license in New York.

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Employees, many of whom control automobile bureaus on the basis of agreements with the state government, said they did not have the means to verify the authenticity of identity documents of residents of other countries. The association also noted that in many districts there are not enough personnel and translation services to cope with the expected number of applications for submission and receipt of rights.

“In the past, DMVs at the county level were not required to verify foreign documents because that is a federal function that is most often performed during the work visa process,” said Judith Hunter, president of the Government Employees Association.

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It is expected that the state assembly, headed by the Democrats, will approve a bill that will allow approximately 275 000 foreigners to obtain rights. However, according to supporters, the fate of this bill in the Senate, which is also controlled by Democrats, is uncertain because of the uncertainty of some Long Island legislators.

New Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy from Erie County criticized the bill, Governor Andrew Cuomo and others who support him.

Langworthy said that if the bill is approved, "it will make New York a refuge for people coming here illegally."

Supporters of the bill claim that the roads in New York will become safer if those who are now illegally driving are able to get the rights and insurance for cars. It is assumed that this option will reduce the desire of drivers to leave the scene.

Some officials say that since they swore an oath to support the federal Constitution, they should not issue the rights to illegal immigrants.

Current legislation requires applicants to provide their social security numbers before they are received.

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A poll conducted in March showed that 61% of New York voters are against the bill. Most opponents are in the northern regions, while the strongest support was in the metropolis of New York.

In total, 12 states now allow immigrants to apply for rights using documents from other countries.

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