undocumented immigrants

Massachusetts has issued more than double the number of learner’s permits in the last 10 days than this time last year, after a law went into effect July 1 allowing undocumented immigrants who live in the state to apply for driver’s licenses.

The law allowing Massachusetts residents to apply for a driver’s license regardless of immigration status went into effect Saturday, and Monday was the first day they could visit the RMV for appointments

Thousands of applications have poured in after the RMV officially opened driver’s license applications to undocumented immigrants.

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is expecting higher demand for road tests as a new law allowing undocumented immigrants to acquire a driver’s license takes effect.

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is expecting higher demand for road tests now that a new law allowing undocumented immigrants to acquire a driver’s license has taken effect. Transportation Secretary and CEO Gina Fiandaca and Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie held a press conference on the new law Monday morning at the Brockton RMV. Brockton Mayor Robert...

Undocumented immigrants will soon be able to apply for driver’s license in Massachusetts. The Work and Family Mobility Act goes into effect on Saturday, July 1, and the Massachusetts RMV will be open for the first appointments starting Monday. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the process. What is the first step? The first thing…

Wednesday’s unexpected arrival of dozens of undocumented immigrants, sent to Martha’s Vineyard from Florida under the order of Gov. Ron DeSantis, brought back vivid memories of a similar situation that unfolded on Cape Cod more than 60 years ago. In June of 1962, white supremacists in the South arranged for hundreds of Black families from Arkansas to board one-way buses…

The images from Martha’s Vineyard are bringing back vivid memories of a similar situation more than 60 years ago, when white supremacists bused Black families to Hyannis in an effort to embarrass President John F. Kennedy over his support for civil rights.

Efforts are being made to help the migrants who arrived unexpectedly on Martha’s Vineyard, sent from Florida by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a federal investigation after planes filled with migrants were sent to Martha’s Vineyard. The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed to NBC10 Boston Wednesday night that his state had sent two planes filled with undocumented immigrants to the Massachusetts island. Emergency management officials on Martha’s Vineyard described it as “an unexpected...

The migrants sent to the island were told there would be shelter and jobs where they were going. Despite the confusion, the group is thankful for the reception they’ve received.

Emergency shelters are being set up on Martha’s Vineyard after a large group of undocumented immigrants was flown to the Massachusetts island from Florida.

At least two planes filled with undocumented immigrants were sent to Martha’s Vineyard Wednesday, and the Massachusetts island was preparing emergency shelters to deal with the influx of people, calling it a humanitarian situation. Two planes came from Florida, a representative for Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed to NBC10 Boston. Massachusetts officials had said planes came from Texas, a state...

People living without documentation in Rhode Island will be able to get driver’s licenses starting next year. Gov. Dan McKee signed the legislation into law Thursday at a ceremony at the Division of Motor Vehicles, and said the bill would make driving in Rhode Island safer and strengthen the economy. “By granting every Rhode Islander of driving age the...

Opponents of a new law that will allow immigrants without legal status to seek driver’s licenses took a preliminary step Monday toward asking voters to scrap the measure, while Democrats celebrated their success in pushing the bill and overcoming Gov. Charlie Baker’s opposition. A campaign filed paperwork Monday with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance to create a...

If opponents of the new law pursue a referendum — and are successful at gathering signatures — the timing could line up almost perfectly to put the question before voters at the Nov. 8 election.

The Massachusetts Senate voted Thursday to override Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of a bill that would allow immigrants without legal status the right to obtain a driver’s license. The bill was approved Wednesday by the Massachusetts House over Gov. Baker’s veto, and Thursday’s 32-8 vote from the Senate made the override official. The bill won’t go into effect until...

Mass. Senate is expected to override Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of a bill that would allow immigrants without legal status the right to obtain a driver’s license.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday to override Republican Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of a bill making immigrants without legal status eligible to seek state-issued driver’s licenses. The bill was approved by House and Senate Democrats last month, but Baker vetoed it, saying the Registry of Motor Vehicles, an agency that he oversees, doesn’t have...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday vetoed a bill making immigrants without legal status eligible to seek state-issued driver’s licenses, saying the Registry of Motor Vehicles, an agency that he oversees, doesn’t have the ability to verify the identities of potential applicants. Following years of advocacy for the bill, House and Senate Democrats on Thursday enacted the legislation, which...