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California to Share Data on Immigrant Drivers Nationally, Report Says
- California plans to share driver license data with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators to comply with the federal Real ID Act, ensuring state IDs meet airport security requirements.
- State authorities are pursuing this integration to avoid federal refusal of California IDs at airports, though advocates argue the plan violates a decade-old promise made under Assembly Bill 60 to protect unauthorized immigrants' personal data.
- The California DMV is requesting $55 million to transfer data into the American Association's State-to-State Verification system, putting more than 1 million residents with Assembly Bill 60 licenses at increased deportation risk.
- Tracy Rosenberg, director of Oakland Privacy advocacy, called the plan a "direct betrayal" of previous commitments and suggested the state opt out of Real ID since more than 60 percent of Californians already possess passports.
- Becca Cramer-Mowder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation questioned the urgency of compliance amid pressure from the Trump administration, while lawmakers evaluate how to defend Californians while maintaining federal identification standards.
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The DMV has asked for $55 million to share its driver's license data with a national organization. Advocates say the move could endanger undocumented immigrants. (Photo by Larry Valenzuela/CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Subscribe to their newsletters. California is preparing to share detailed information about driver's license holders, including immigrants who are not legally authorized to live in the U.S., with a…
·San Diego County, United States
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California plans to share driver’s license data, raising concerns among advocates
California is preparing to share with an outside organization detailed information about driver’s license holders, including immigrants who do not have legal authorization to live in the U.S.
·San Mateo, United States
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