California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
California's decision to integrate immigrant driver license data into a national database marks a significant policy shift, reversing protections established over ten years ago. The state will now share information on over one million undocumented immigrants with federal systems, raising concerns about privacy rights and potential enforcement actions. This development highlights ongoing tensions between state privacy commitments and federal data-sharing requirements.
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California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally
California plans to share detailed information about more than 1 million undocumented immigrant driver's license holders with a national database, breaking a decade-old promise to keep the data confidential.
