Hundreds to Rally in Newark to Call For the Expansion of Access to Driver’s Licenses to More Residents

Senator Teresa Ruiz joined by other electeds to speak at rally for the expansion of access to driver’s licenses to more qualified New Jersey residents including undocumented immigrants.

NEWARK,NJ — Residents, community and faith leaders will be joined by Senator Teresa Ruiz and other elected officials to rally for the expansion of driver’s licenses to more New Jersey residents. The Let’s Drive NJ campaign is rallying across the state for the expansion of access to driver’s licenses to more New Jersey residents through the creation of a new state-purpose only driver’s license for qualified drivers. This is will benefit many vulnerable populations including seniors, undocumented, and survivors of domestic violence. Expanded access to driver’s licenses is expected to increase road safety, boost New Jersey’s economy through collection of fees and insurance payments, and support the well-being of communities by decreasing the risk of family separation.

12 states and the District of Columbia currently have expanded drivers license laws.

WHO:

Senator Teresa Ruiz

Faith in New Jersey

New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice

New Labor

Priscilla Garces, Member of New Labor

Chris Horacio Campos, Esperanza Azteca

WHAT:  Let’s Drive NJ Campaign rally in Newark for the expansion of access to driver’s licenses to more residents regardless of immigration status.

WHERE:  Grace Community Lutheran Church, 7 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07105

WHEN:

Tuesday, July 17th 6:30-8:30pm

SPEAKERS:

Senator Teresa Ruiz

Faith in New Jersey

New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice

New Labor

Priscilla Garces, Member of New Labor

Chris Horacio Campos, Esperanza Azteca

Interviews available upon request

Additional speaker (s) to be announced

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