In Reading, Pennsylvania, advocates supporting undocumented immigrants' access to driver's licenses rallied at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church. Marina, a 35-year-old resident of western Massachusetts, expressed the fear she faced for six years without a valid license, which severely limited her mobility and opportunities. The recent change in law allows all residents, including undocumented individuals, to obtain licenses, highlighting the importance of this access in rural areas. This shift has broader implications as many states debate similar legislation, with some states criminalizing without a license, significantly affecting vulnerable communities.
For the six years Marina, 35, had no valid driver's license, she felt constant fear when behind the wheel. In the rural part of western Massachusetts where she lives, driving is essential.
Marina said the restrictions also impacted minors who were weighing leaving high school before graduation because they couldn't figure out transportation from their schools to their jobs.
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