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THE MUSINGS OF A TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT

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Friday, September 14, 2007

New Georgia laws affecting driving habits of illegal immigrants.

From the AJC:

[A Georgia law] went into effect on July 1 requiring a Georgia driver's license or ID card to get a car tag.

In Georgia, a new law calls for verification of the status of applicants for public jobs and public benefits and to those thrown in jail for a felony or DUI.

Many people interviewed say fewer illegal immigrants are driving because of fear.

Cobb County has gone further than other municipalities in Georgia in cracking down on illegal immigration. The county sheriff has an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that allows specially trained local jail officers to initiate deportation proceedings for illegal immigrants who are arrested.

Some illegal immigrants are afraid to drive for fear of being stopped for offenses such as reckless driving and DUI and eventually end up deported.

Some drive back and forth to work, but are afraid to drive to the store.

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