Flashback: Tim Walz Signed a Bill Letting People Get Driver’s Licenses Regardless of Immigration Status

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) who has reportedly been chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate is

In 2023, Walz signed a so-called “driver’s license for all bill,”

Local CBS News affiliate WCCO reported, “Walz on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will allow residents to get a driver’s license no matter their immigration status.”

“The effort, dubbed ‘driver’s licenses for all,’ is 20 years in the making for supporters of the policy, who say it will improve public safety and allow people without legal status to continue contributing to the state’s economy,” it continued.

“Supporters of the driver’s licenses measure include law enforcement officials, clergy members, business groups and immigrant rights groups who say it will boost public safety by keeping roads safe and help the state’s economy by ensuring people can get to work,” WCCO noted.

It added, “Opponents have concerns about the action opening the lack of ‘safeguards’ to protect people without legal status from voting and enrolling in state programs. They want the licenses for undocumented immigrants to be distinguishable from other driver’s licenses.”

Eighteen other states and Washington, D.C., have similar laws.

Walz has been a favorite of the potential vice presidential picks among progressives.