BOSTON — Immigrants in Massachusetts without legal status had reason to celebrate Thursday, when the state’s Senate passed a driver’s license bill advocates say will allow them to drive safely and without fear of doing so illegally.
“Since undocumented immigrants need to drive to work, and the grocery store, and virtually all other aspects of their daily lives, ensuring safety on the roads is paramount,” Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, said in Thursday release.
“MIRA has supported universal access to driver’s licenses since 2003, when it was first introduced on Beacon Hill. We are thrilled to see the years of diligent and tireless work by so many immigrant leaders and advocates finally coming to fruition,” she said.
