State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Rep. Danillo SenaAs legislators who represent districts that have a large population of constituents who are immigrants, we strongly support An Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility, filed by Representatives Farley-Bouvier and Barber, and Senators Crighton and Gomez. Additionally, ensuring that more undocumented immigrants have access to driver’s licenses would eliminate a frequent pathway for immigrants to be targeted by ICE agents, ripping families apart. By granting undocumented immigrants driver licenses, An Act Relative To Work And Family Mobility allows law enforcement to focus their time solving pressing crimes that keep all members of our community safe. Massachusetts legislators can take a significant step to increase the stability of many immigrant families by ensuring they have the capability of receiving a driver’s license. On behalf of the tens of thousands of MetroWest residents who would benefit from obtaining a driver’s license, we believe now is the right time to pass the Work and Family Mobility Act in Massachusetts.

Source: MetroXpress July 21, 2021 09:00 UTC