Category: Immigration
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The Driver Licenses for Immigrants Act: How SB 804 Sought to Extend California Driver License Access
In 2002, the California undocumented immigrant driving to work was, in most cases, an immigrant driving without a California driver license. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that extended the access. The law was SB 804, VETOED by Governor Davis in September 2002, in the post-9-11 environment. SB 804 is the direct ancestor of…
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The Polanco Citizenship Center Program: How SB 872 Sought to Fund California Citizenship Education
In 2000, the California legal permanent resident preparing to apply for U.S. citizenship was, in most cases, a resident who could not afford the private preparation classes. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that funded the preparation. The law was SB 872, and it was VETOED by Governor Davis in September 2000.