Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement in response to the Minnesota House hearing on Driver’s Licenses for All.
“I continue to be encouraged by the good work being done by the DFL-majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Driver’s Licenses for All is a matter of public safety, of dignity and respect, and plain common-sense. Granting undocumented immigrants the ability to earn a driver’s license provides all families with the ability to participate in our economy and our society. That’s why the Drivers Licenses for All bill is supported by DFLers, business leaders, faith communities, and farmers across Minnesota.”
“It’s a shame that Minnesota Republicans continue to demonize their neighbors rather than empathize with them. With their ongoing support for the separation and criminalization of families, Minnesota Republicans have demonstrated that scare tactics and scoring political points are more important to them than improving public safety. It’s a simple equation, more licensed and insured drivers on the road leads to safer roads. That’s what the DFL is fighting for.”