Massachusetts Governor Vetoes Plan to Give Illegal Immigrants Driver’s Licences

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday vetoed a plan that would have let the state issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants over identity verification concerns as well as concerns involving voting.

The bill (H4805), if passed, would have seen illegal immigrants issued a standard driver’s license from the state if they applied starting July 1, 2023. People who apply would need to provide some proof of identity, date of birth, and state residency.

A spokeswoman for Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano said the chamber plans to take an override vote on June 8, according to the State House News Service. A two-thirds vote is needed in each chamber to enact the legislation.

In a letter to the state legislature (pdf), the Republican governor said he could not sign the measure, saying the state’s motor vehicle registry does not have the ability to verify the identities of illegal immigrants….(Excerpt from The Epoch Times)