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Support Statement: AILA Michigan
American Immigration Lawyers Association-Michigan Chapter (AILA Michigan) supports the reinstatement of state identification and driver’s...
Jun 18, 20212 min read


Support Statement: MCEDSV
Support for Drive SAFE Bills HB 4835, HB 4836, SB 433, & SB 434 May 24, 2021 The Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence...
Jun 16, 20211 min read


Restoring immigrants’ licenses helps all
At first, state and federal policies to better support Michigan immigrants may not seem particularly relevant to the Alpena area. But new...
Jun 16, 20211 min read


Michigan Catholic Conference Again Urges Support for Undocumented Immigrant Driver’s Licenses
Lansing, Mich.) — At a press event held online today, Michigan Catholic Conference joined with advocacy organizations calling on...
Jun 16, 20211 min read


Bills would allow Michigan residents to obtain state ID, driver’s license regardless of immigration
LANSING, Mich. — Two bills introduced Tuesday by Senators Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) would allow...
Jun 16, 20211 min read
Bills Would Allow Driver’s License, ID Cards for the Undocumented
LANSING, Mich. -- Undocumented people in Michigan would regain the right to apply for a driver's license or ID card, if two bills...
Jun 16, 20211 min read


Dems Bring Back Bills For Driver's Licenses, ID For Immigrants
A renewed push at allowing residents to obtain a state identification card or driver's license regardless of their immigration status...
Jun 16, 20211 min read


Drive SAFE bills will help over 100,000 immigrants get drivers licenses
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Since 2008, immigrants and undocumented immigrants in Michigan have not been able to obtain a state ID, but now...
Jun 16, 20211 min read


Drive SAFE Plan guarantees driver’s licenses for immigrants
(WLNS) LANSING, Mich.— The Michigan House and Senate discussed bills called the Drive SAFE plan (Safety, Access, Freedom and the Economy)...
Jun 16, 20211 min read


COVID-19 shows why state IDs, licenses for undocumented immigrants are essential
Two months ago I received a text message from a friend asking where undocumented people could get treatment for COVID-19. Jen was...
Jul 15, 20202 min read


Taking our foot off the brakes: Why driver’s licenses for all makes sense
The Michigan Legislature has before it a package of bills that would allow all Michigan residents—including undocumented immigrants and...
Jan 6, 20201 min read


Oakland County Commission passes resolution in support of “drivers licenses for all”
OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Commission passed a resolution supporting the Drive SAFE bills, a package of bills introduced in the...
Jan 6, 20201 min read


Driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants backed by Grand Rapids school board
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – There was applause and cheers Monday, Nov. 4 at the Grand Rapids Board of Education meeting after members unanimously...
Nov 4, 20191 min read


WSJM News Podcast: Immigrant Driver’s Licenses
WSJM News Director Doug Cunningham interviews Caylee Winters of Progress Michigan about two bills in the state legislature to restore...
Nov 4, 20191 min read


"Driver’s Licenses for All" bill Introduced in Michigan Legislature
Currently, 14 other states allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The "Driver's Licenses...
Nov 1, 20191 min read


VIDEO: Why a License
This video is dedicated to the mothers and fathers who risked everything to come to this country to provide a better life for their kids....
Nov 1, 20191 min read


Immigrants, allies celebrate first step towards restoring driver’s licenses
‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ Bill Introduced in Michigan Legislature DETROIT — Cosecha Michigan and the Drive Michigan Forward coalition...
Nov 1, 20193 min read


‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ Bill Introduced in Michigan Legislature
Immigrants and allies celebrate first step towards restoring driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants GRAND RAPIDS — Cosecha...
Nov 1, 20193 min read


Legislators Announce Bills to Allow All Residents State ID, Driver’s License
LANSING — Sens. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) and Winnie Brinks (D–Grand Rapids), along with Reps. Alex Garza (D–Taylor) and Rachel...
Oct 31, 20191 min read


Michigan bills would let residents apply for driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status
Prospective Michigan drivers wouldn’t have to prove their U.S. citizenship when applying for a license under legislation introduced by...
Oct 31, 20191 min read
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