Immigrant groups thrilled with new driver’s license law, county clerks are not

Immigrant rights organizations are ecstatic about the new law allowing undocumented people to obtain New York State driver’s licenses, but county clerks say it will place a massive burden on their offices.

Ignacio Acevedo, lead organizer for Nobody Leaves Mid-Hudson, said they want to assist the state in getting the program up and running.

“We still have to implement it so we want to make sure it’s done right with some oversight, even give support,” Acevedo said. “So, I think we are ready to lend a hand to New York State.”