Immigrant Activists Eye NM Driver’s License March

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Hundreds of immigrant advocates are at the Capitol protesting New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez’s attempts to repeal a state law that lets illegal immigrants get state driver’s licenses.

A coalition of immigrant groups and religious organizations gathered about 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Roundhouse.

After their rally they plan to lobby lawmakers.

New Mexico is one of three states – including Washington and Utah – where illegal immigrants can get a driver’s license because no proof of citizenship is required.

But Martinez is pressing state lawmakers to repeal the state law over fraud concerns.

Advocates said they would support a law that tackles fraud but not a full repeal.

RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press

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