POLITICSJun 30 · 12:00 UTCCALMATTERSKhari Johnson, Wendy Fry, and Yue Stella Yu

California to share driver license data despite fears it could expose unauthorized immigrants

California's new budget allocates $55 million for the DMV to build a data-sharing system with a national database to comply with the federal REAL ID Act. Immigrant advocates warn this could expose undocumented residents to deportation risks, while state officials claim safeguards limit data exposure and prevent misuse.

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Gavin NewsompersonCalifornia Department of Motor VehiclesorganizationAmerican Association of Motor Vehicle AdministratorsorganizationREAL ID ActtopicCalMattersorganizationH.D. Palmerperson

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