Despite Governor’s Best Efforts, New Mexico Keeps Driver’s Licenses for the Undocumented

Why is New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez smiling?

Good news on the driver’s license front!  Immigration Impact reports that New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has failed in her fourth attempt to persuade the New Mexico legislature to repeal the state’s driver’s license law. The law, in effect since 2003, provides access to driver’s licenses for eligible applicants, regardless of their immigration status. This year’s legislative session ended in New Mexico on March 16, after the House and Senate committees considered and rejected driver’s license restrictions.

KJ