"The shared information will show whether a person has a Social Security number, meaning it could be used to identify people in the country without authorization."
"Advocates fear that federal immigration officials could gain access to information in the database, including on undocumented Californians, by asking local officials to make requests on their behalf."
"Pedro Rios called the data sharing plan 'a betrayal of California's commitment to protect and defend all its residents, especially those who have an AB 60 driver's license.'"
"Becca Cramer questioned why the governor's office and DMV are in a rush to comply with the Real ID Act two decades after it passed at a time of increased pressure."
The DMV has requested $55 million to share driver license data with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Advocates warn this could endanger unauthorized immigrants by revealing their Social Security status. The database will include the last five digits of Social Security numbers, potentially exposing undocumented individuals. Concerns arise that federal immigration officials could access this information. Critics argue this plan undermines California's commitment to protect all residents, particularly those with AB 60 driver's licenses, and question the urgency of compliance with the Real ID Act.
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