Abdul El-Sayed's 2018 License Proposal for Undocumented Immigrants Resurfaces Before Aug. 4 Primary
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 4
Abdul El-Sayed's 2018 License Proposal for Undocumented Immigrants Resurfaces Before Aug. 4 Primary
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 4
Summary
A 2018 clip shows Abdul El-Sayed arguing Michigan should let undocumented immigrants obtain driver's licenses, saying denying them access amounts to discrimination.
The resurfaced remarks land as the Democratic Senate candidate faces Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Aug. 4 primary, putting his past immigration stance back into focus.
Hans von Spakovsky of Advancing American Freedom said driver's licenses function as de facto ID in the U.S., easing access to bank accounts, housing and some employment paperwork.
El-Sayed's campaign did not immediately answer questions on whether he still backs licenses for undocumented immigrants or whether such IDs would legitimize their presence.
The episode adds to scrutiny of El-Sayed's broader government-first platform on healthcare, education and public services ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.