Some GOP states are targeting driver’s licenses issued to immigrants illegally in the US

Some GOP states are targeting driver's licenses issued to immigrants illegally in U.S.

At least 19 states, including New Mexico, and D.C. issue licenses to drivers regardless of whether they can prove their lawful presence.

When drivers on U.S. roads cross from state to state, they are often greeted by a big sign that says “Welcome to....” But not all drivers are welcome in every state. In Florida, drivers with special driver licenses from other states, issued to people residing without a permit in the U.S., cannot drive. Wyoming enacted a similar ban this year. And the governor of Tennessee announced that he will sign similar legislation that he recently received.

Trump administration’s crackdown: Republican States target driver’s licenses for undocumented illegal immigrants

Several Republican-led states, including Florida, Tennessee, and Alabama, are passing laws to invalidate certain out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants. These moves align with Donald Trump’s hardline immigration stance.

Immigrants in the US unlawfully can drive legally in 19 states, now some states want to stop them

At least 19 states and the District of Columbia issue licenses to drivers regardless of whether they can prove their lawful presence in the U.S.

States target driver's licenses issued to immigrants illegally

As drivers on U.S. highways cross from one state to another, they often are greeted by a large “Welcome to ....” sign.

New California GOP Chair Corrin Rankin targets Orange County districts for 2026

The state Republican chief described Orange County as a launchpad for what she called a "Republican revival."