Expect long and heated debate before the Minnesota House votes later today on a controversial bill that would allow a person to obtain a Minnesota drivers license without proving they’re in the U-S legally. Backers of the measure say undocumented immigrants are driving without licenses and insurance anyway, and changing current laws will improve safety on Minnesota roads. Angeline Roberts, who works at a pork processing plant in Worthington says, “Just [as] how I want to be safe at work, I want to be safe going to work and… [when I’m away from] work.”
Republicans vigorously oppose the measure, warning it will hamper enforcement of federal immigration laws and make it easier for someone to remain in the U-S illegally.