Bethany Hall-Long on Immigration

	Bethany Hall-Long on Immigration

Supports clear path to citizenship for undocumented aliens

The AP reports that a clear path to citizenship and safety would have been in Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending bill, but Senate Parliamentarian ruled that the money can't be used to give millions of immigrants that chance. The Delaware Hispanic Commission hosted a press conference to highlight the stories of those that would be affected by the provisions. Hall-Long listened to these womens' stories, and said she and the congressional delegation will fight and work diligently to help them. Source: Daily State News on 2024 Delaware Gubernatorial race , Sep 23, 2021

Allow driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants

SB59: This Act creates the means for an undocumented immigrant to apply for & obtain valid driving privileges in Delaware.

NBC-10 summary (7/1/15): The measure allows driving privilege cards to be issued to people who are in the country illegally and who have filed Delaware state income tax returns for the preceding two years, or who have lived in Delaware and been claimed as a dependent on a state income tax return.

WGBH (Boston NPR) Pro&Con(10/6/22): PRO: In states that have implemented similar laws, hit-and-run accidents have decreased significantly; law enforcement officials have endorsed the [policy] for this reason.

CON: The Registry of Motor Vehicles has no authority under any federal constitution or federal law to grant legitimacy to people who are otherwise in the country illegally.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 17-1-3 on Jun/23/15; Hall-Long voted YES; passed House 22-15-4 on Jun/30/15; signed by Gov. Markell on Jun/30/15.

Source: NBC-10 on Delaware State Legislature voting records SB59 , Jun 23, 2015

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