"California's decision to share driver's license data with an outside organization breaks a promise made a decade ago to protect unauthorized immigrants, potentially exposing over 1 million individuals to deportation risks."
"The information shared will indicate whether a person has a Social Security number, which could be used to identify individuals living in the country without authorization, raising significant concerns among advocates."
"The state plans to comply with the Real ID Act of 2005, which mandates certain identification requirements for federal facilities, leading to the decision to share sensitive data with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators."
California is set to share detailed information about driver's license holders, including unauthorized immigrants, with an outside organization. This decision breaks a decade-old promise to protect these individuals. Advocates warn that over 1 million people may face increased deportation risks. The state aims to comply with the Real ID Act of 2005, which requires certain identification standards. The data will be shared with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators for verification purposes, raising concerns about potential federal access to sensitive information.
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