Florida Governor DeSantis Invalidates Out-of-State Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has announced that out-of-state driver licenses issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants will be invalid in the state as of July 1, 2023. This comes as part of Senate Bill 1718, which prohibits the issuance of driver licenses to individuals without proof of lawful presence in the US. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has published a list of invalid license classes on their website, and those presenting an invalid license during a traffic stop will face penalties. Governor DeSantis emphasized the need to protect citizens and uphold the rule of law, even if the federal government fails to secure the border.