DRIVERS LICENSE CAMPAIGN
In 2005, Assembly Bill 69 (AB69) was introduced into the Wisconsin State Assembly to implement new Federal ‘Real ID’ requirements. Unlike many other states, the changes proposed here threatened to deny drivers licenses and state I.D. cards to thousands of Wisconsin workers who could not produce a social security number at the time of applying or renewing.
Voces de la Frontera made a huge effort to keep these rights by educating the legislators of alternative options and organizing large protest rallies. Despite this, the new law came into effect on April 1, 2007.
We are now working to reverse this legislation.
THE NEW LAW
Read our 'Know Your Rights' briefing on what the new law means.
We are also monitoring implementation and spotlighting the inherent discrimination in the law. If you hold valid documents yet have experienced problems obtaining or renewing a license, please let us know. More...
Myths & Facts
Myth: Immigrants are taking over Wisconsin
Fact: In 2006, Wisconsin's foreign born population represented 4.4 percent of the total population - less than 1 in 20 - compared with 3.6 percent in 2000.
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NEWSPAPER
- Know Your Rights:
- If immigration visit your home
- I.D. and License scam:
- You can help stop it
