Florida Invalidates Out-of-State Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that driver privilege cards issued to undocumented immigrants in Rhode Island are invalid in Florida, arguing that those who are in the country illegally should not possess government-issued IDs granting access to state-funded services. Advocates in Rhode Island and Vermont criticized DeSantis' statement, emphasizing that undocumented immigrants do not qualify for public assistance and that driver privilege cards increase safety by ensuring all drivers have insurance. They expressed concerns that undocumented Rhode Islanders could face deportation if stopped in Florida, even with their Rhode Island-issued cards. The ACLU expects the Florida law to be challenged, calling it an "atrocious political stunt" that has no relation to safety.