Democratic Lawmakers Urge States to Block Federal Access to DMV Data

Democratic Lawmakers Urge States to Block Federal Access to DMV Data

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Forty Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to 19 states, urging them to prevent federal agencies, including ICE, from accessing state DMV data. The letter highlights concerns that states are inadvertently sharing personal data of residents with federal immigration authorities. States like New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts have already taken steps to block such access.