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For Immediate Release
Contact: Julie Santos 773-559-2761
Jesus Vargas 773-317-9055
Mexican Drivers License For Sale
Latino Leaders & The Illinois Secretary of State
ALERT COMMUNITY TO BEWARE OF FRAUD
Chicago – Leaders from the Mexican Community along with representation from the
Illinois Department of Secretary of State will gather together to educate the
Mexican community on the legal requirements for Drivers License in the State of
Illinois.
According to a Chicago police officer in the Little Village area, local law
enforcement does not recognize as valid any driver’s license from foreign
countries. The officer said this was in accordance with Illinois State
Statues.
Jesus Vargas ,march10, an Immigration Community Activist stated, “The State
of Illinois must issue you a driver’s license in order for it be legal. We
know the reality of the undocumented community and this is a Fraud to offer us
these worthless license!”
The Illinois Secretary of State office issues “Temporary Visitor Driver’s
License” (TVDL) for non-citizens of the United States who have been granted
temporary legal entry into this country. This TVDL does not apply to
individuals who are undocumented in this country.
Ernesto J. Martinez a Communications Specialist from the Illinois Secretary of
State stated, “According to “(625 ILCS 5/) Illinois Vehicle Cod on Sec.
1-116.1. Driver’s License: Any license to operate a motor vehicle issued under
the laws of this State”. Issues driver’s licenses, commercial drive’s licenses
and ID cards are legally issued only at 136 Illinois certified Drivers Services
Facilities Statewide. For more info you can call 217-782-6212 , 312-814-2975
or www.cyberdriveillinois.com.”
It is understood that these Mexican Drivers License being sold in the community
have no value for usage in banks or other legal transaction if you are
undocumented. Mexican officials have also confirmed that these license have no
value for nationals from Mexico here in the United States of America or at any
of the Mexican Consulates.
Julie Santos Midwest Commissioner for LULAC National Immigrant Affairs
Commission stated, “Our community must be warned about these Federations who
are selling this false sense of security. We will file an official complaint
here in Chicago with the Mexican Consulate for an immediate investigation. The
reality is that while the Federal Immigrations laws remain broken & you are
undocumented in this country the laws DO NOT protect you. A Mexican Driver
License is worthless and if you are stopped by law enforcement you will have NO
protection.”
When: October 17, 2008
Where: 204 S. Ashland (Mexican Consulate)
Time: 10:30 AM
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