Bloomfield Says No Drivers Licenses for Illegals

From daily-times.com -Bloomfield city officials are trying to prohibit illegal immigrants from obtaining driver's licenses.  Councilors tabled a resolution Monday that mirrored a recent bill that would revoke and deny illegal immigrants driver's licenses in New Mexico. Though championed by Gov. Susana Martinez, it was turned down by the House of Consumer and Public Affairs Committee in February.  The measure, though controversial, is within Bloomfield's scope of authority.  "If they want to opt out they can," said S.U. Mahesh, spokesperson for New Mexico Taxation and Revenue.  Because Bloomfield's Motor Vehicles Department is state-contracted but operated by the city, Bloomfield has the right to refuse to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. State-run departments, such as Farmington's Motor Vehicle Division, are not entitled to deny such a service.  More News New Mexico

Bloomfield Says No Drivers Licenses for Illegals