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Democratic Assemblyman Gil Cedillo: Federal Government

Illegal Immigrants Dept: AB2189 by Democratic Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, will let the Department of Motor Vehicles issue licenses to illegal immigrants eligible for work permits under a new Obama administration policy. The bill requires the department to accept as proof of legal residence whatever document the federal government provides to participants in its deferred action program, according to Montreal Gazette. "It is a victory for those who were brought here through no choice of their own, played by the rules, and are only asking to be included in and contribute to American society," Cedillo said in a statement and sACRAMENTO, Calif. - Some illegal immigrants could get California drivers licenses under a bill that Gov. Jerry Brown announced he signed into law late Sunday. Democratic Assemblyman Gil Cedillo said his bill will make roads safer while letting young immigrants drive to school and to work. His reasoning drew support from several Republican lawmakers, while other Republicans argued the state should leave immigration issues to the federal government. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.