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Could the Governor's loose lips spring a man from prison? The National Latino Congreso held in Los Angeles last week may have laid out a blueprint for how Arnold Schwarzenegger could recoup some of his lost ground with Latino voters. The day before conference officials disinvited the Governor from giving a speech at the conference because of racially questionable comments, Congreso participants unanimously approved a resolution calling on Schwarzenegger to free a Latino prisoner imprisoned under California's three-strikes law for cheating on a Department of Motor Vehicles exam. The city of Richmond and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors have...

Legislation to allow illegal immigrants in California apply for driver's licenses was resurrected Monday in a weakened version that's contingent on federal funding. Senate Bill 1162 by Sen. Gil Cedillo, D-Los Angeles, was approved by Democrats in the Assembly on a 42-34 vote, a week after Democrats derailed its precursor, fearing a voter backlash in November. The emotionally charged measure still requires confirmation by the state Senate, which passed an earlier version, SB 1160. It also faces a likely veto by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who vetoed similar legislation last year. Unlike SB 1160, the amended legislation does not require state...

SACRAMENTO -- Sen. Gil Cedillo said Friday that he has not given up on his eighth attempt to enact legislation that would let illegal immigrants get driver's licenses, even though his latest bill is bottled up in committee with time running out on lawmakers' 2006 session. "There are a myriad of ways to do this," the Los Angeles Democrat said in an interview. "We're going to find one of them to do it." Cedillo has been trying for eight years to overturn 1993 legislation that prohibits the state from issuing licenses to drivers who cannot prove they're in the country...

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Gil Cedillo's maneuvering to broaden the appeal of his ongoing campaign to grant undocumented immigrants the legal right to drive may cost him traditional allies. The Senate Transportation Committee yesterday approved his bill on a 7-3 vote amid the backdrop of recent massive immigrant rights rallies and a planned boycott of stores and jobs May 1. The bill, SB 1160, is designed to give illegal immigrants the opportunity to apply for a clearly distinguishable document that could only be used as a certificate to drive – not for identification. The legislation also includes provisions that would bring...

Illegal immigrants seeking a California driver's license under new legislation would face tougher background checks than most U.S. citizens, including screening by federal anti-terrorism authorities and the required submission of fingerprints, bill sponsors said Saturday. The Immigrant Responsibility and Security Act, which lawmakers approved in the final hours of the legislative session Friday, would require background checks by the state Department of Justice, the FBI and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Doctors, lawyers and teachers undergo similar scrutiny during licensing, said the bill's author, Sen. Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles). Criminal records would disqualify applicants for a license. "This would...

Well guys, "One Bill Gil" Cedillo snuck this monstrosity in as an attachment to some bill the state senate just HAD to pass. (The official story, anyway.) John and Ken just announced that it passed 21 - 14 moments ago, despite an impassioned, intelligent plea against it by Tom McClintock. The bill now moves on the entire assembly, where it is also expected to pass. So it looks like Arnold will have a bill to either sign or veto after all. Once more into the breach.

Immigrants Rally For Driver's License Bill Group Accuses Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Of Dragging Feet POSTED: 4:15 pm PDT August 9, 2004 UPDATED: 8:26 am PDT August 10, 2004 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Backers of a measure to give California driver's licenses to illegal residents are running out of patience and time. Immigrant groups turned up the heat on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Monday, marching at the state Capitol and accusing the governor of dragging his feet on a promise to support a driver's license bill for non-citizens. "We do want what everybody who comes to America (wants), like you did, governor," said...

Report stirs up license debate 9/11 panel calls for standard IDs as legislators weigh a bill on illegal immigrants. By Aurelio Rojas -- Bee Capitol BureauPublished 2:15 am PDT Thursday, July 29, 2004Buried in the 9/11 commission's report is a recommendation that the federal government should standardize identification documents issued by states, including driver's licenses. In California, the proposal could inject yet another element into a proposed law that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain licenses. The emotional debate, pitting the Legislature's Democratic Latino Caucus against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, is expected to resume now that the budget battle is nearing...

Last year, liberals who dominate the state Legislature passed a bill giving driver's licenses to illegal aliens. This bill was signed into law by then Gov. Gray Davis, who was facing a recall election. The public was outraged. Republican candidates for governor promised to roll back the illegal driver's license bill if one of them were to be elected governor. In the wake of the recall election, the new governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, made it clear that he intended to live up to his campaign pledge. Shell-shocked by the recall election results, and a gathering referendum drive to repeal the law,...

GOV. Arnold Schwarzenegger has made progress on several fronts in an effort to put California on the road to recovery. But there's a roadblock at the very beginning, and until it's removed, California's recovery cannot move forward. Illegal immigration, more than any other single factor, is crippling major segments of California's economy, from health care to higher education to jobs. That's why, regardless of the security concerns -- and there are many -- Schwarzenegger should not sign any bill granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. This is not a Republican vs. Democrat issue. Exit polls conducted during last year's recall...

SACRAMENTO - Legislation that would allow an estimated 2 million illegal immigrants to get California driver's licenses was shelved temporarily Monday by a Senate committee, significantly reducing the amount of time to enact it this year. The measure by Sen. Gil Cedillo, D-Los Angeles, was placed on the Senate Appropriations Committee's suspense file, a standard procedure for bills projected to cost the state more than $150,000. The committee is tentatively scheduled to vote on suspense file bills Aug. 13, and the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn its 2004 session on Aug. 31. "It certainly shortens the window of opportunity to...

SACRAMENTO (AP) - A bill allowing an estimated 2 million illegal immigrant drivers in California to get legal driver's licenses cleared a Senate committee Tuesday, which was the bill's first hurdle in the Legislature. The latest attempt to make illegal immigrants eligible for the licenses, the bill would require applicants who cannot prove legal residency in California to be fingerprinted, undergo background checks and get adult sponsors. Illegal immigrants would pay $146 for a license to cover extra costs of guaranteeing that licenses aren't used as a tool for terrorists to move freely in California. Senate Transportation Committee Democrats favored...

        Cedillo Amends SB-1160 Threatens National Security, Promotes Fraud SB-1160 Referred to Senate Transportation Committee Reported by Senate on June 3, 2004 If California, and other states pass laws giving driver's licenses to illegal aliens anyone will be able to get one, including Osama Bin-Ladin. If Cedillo-Schwarzenegger's SB-1160 is enacted into law, terrorists will be able to legally apply for a driver's license. This is an immediate repercussion of supporting driver's licenses for illegal aliens. Arnold SB-1160 Univision Interview SB-1160 IS A FRAUD AND PRESENTS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY OF THE UNITED...

WASHINGTON (January 28, 2003) -- "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." These are the words of a top official in Mexico's foreign ministry, describing his government's piecemeal approach to securing an amnesty for the 3 to 5 million Mexican illegal aliens in the United States, a strategy adopted in the wake of the new security environment in the U.S. after 9/11. The foremost tool in this strategy is the "matricula consular," or consular registration card, that Mexico hopes will be accepted by governments and businesses across the United States, giving illegal aliens legitimate ID to...

  This is what happened friday night, May 14th; apparently this guy is very angry at what I am doing. The following letter is the one I sent to lawmakers, Catholics, and conservative politicial groups. Feel free to pass it along to any interested persons in your circle; they can contact me for further details or a video, if they wish. I went to the Gil Cedillo SB1160 rally May 14th at 7pm. It was held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Santa Ana. As you may know, I have attended two other of these rallies and reported...

Santa Ana- Drivers License March: A March and town-hall meeting in support of driver's licenses for illegal immigrants will take place Friday. The march starts at 6 p.m. at Valley High, 1801 S. Greenville St. A town-hall meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at 1100 S. Center St. -Courtney Perkes (714) 704-3709 cperkes@ocregister.com (this article appeared on page LOCAL 3 May 12.)

Here are some pics and descriptionof the "Caravan for Justice" that took place in Santa Monica on Saturday, May 1st. The mayor of Santa Monica seemed to be the 'superstar' of the event, and the main featured speaker. He grinned from ear to ear and waved paper plates in the air with the illegal aliens as they chanted slogans, to wild applause. LMAO!! Look for yourself. they protested outide Schwarzneggers' santa monica office, which was the 3rd stop in their caravan. Other stops included Macarthur Park, the federal building and ending with a rally in Koeatown. http://members.tripod.com/freedom762/may1yikes.html

SACRAMENTO – Locked in delicate negotiations, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state Sen. Gil Cedillo have struggled to narrow their differences over divisive legislation to give illegal immigrants the right to have driver licenses. Cedillo, D-Los Angeles, and the governor's negotiating team are pondering background checks, including requiring applicants to submit a full set of fingerprints, at least two identification documents and proof of address. In addition, the two sides are looking at withholding licenses from illegal immigrants who have criminal records. People from countries considered to be state sponsors of terrorism, such as Iran, Sudan and Syria, also would be...

The man who is leading the fight with Schwarzenegger to give licenses to illegal aliens, State Senator Gil Cedillo, is using Catholic churches to rally his supporters. Cedillo and his group are selective about who attends these meetings on Catholic church property. Some bishops imply/promote the falsehood that 'charity to the poor' requires undermining our borders and sacrificing our sovereignty. This couldnt be further from the truth; and as a lifelong Catholic, I don't appreciate misguided clergy promoting socialist and leftist policies and politicians on church property. The following outlines Cedillo's voting record. His beliefs are 100% contrary to all...

State Latino boycott planned EFFORT: Activists push a bill giving undocumented immigrants the chance to get driver licenses. Pro-immigrant activists from Ontario announced plans Monday for another statewide La-tino economic boycott while local opponents of illegal immigration rushed to collect more signatures for a ballot initiative. The competing efforts this week underscore the polarization over the issue of giving driver licenses and other public benefits to undocumented immigrants. Both sides hope to influence Sacramento, where immigrant driver license bill S.B. 1160 remains stalled while the governor and the bill's sponsor investigate options to address national security and insurance concerns, a...

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday that prospects for reaching an agreement on providing driver's licenses to illegal immigrants are gloomy. "It could take longer than anyone expected," he said in an interview in his Capitol office. "It could also, you know, be impossible. We don't know, but we move forward in a positive way, in an optimistic way." That was one of the revelations coming from a rare set of interviews the governor gave to newspaper reporters Tuesday. He said the interviews with individual reporters or small groups of them throughout the afternoon were an effort to improve...

Heading for the Finish LineRon Prince, sponsor of the Save Our State (SOS) Initiative, and an author of the original Proposition 187, has been hitting the talk radio circuit the past few days to garner support and solicit signatures to qualify an Initiative Consititutional Amendment for the November 2004 ballot. Andy Ramirez, SOS Media Director, and a prior Democrat nominee for the State Assembly, has also been working the airwaves helping to get the message out. With an April 15 deadline for gathering signatures rapidly approaching, they are soliciting immediate support from Californians. Prince told KFI last night: "We need...

Posted by The John and Ken Show @ 5:06 pmWe have contacted all the Republicans in the State Senate and the State Assembly asking one question - How will you be voting on Senator Gil Cedillo's Illegal Alien Driver License Bill (SB1160)?After hours of phone calls and playing phone tag, we have compiled a list of Legislatures [sic] that have answered our question.If you DO NOT see your Senator or Assembly member, then they have replied with a big fat NO to SB1160.For those who have not replied to any phone messages or seem to be on the fence about...

News from the "Belly of the Beast", the Governor's office is reporting that there is "NO DEAL" with Gil Cedillo on SB1160. I have confirmed reports that Arnold has NOT agreed to anything...and what he has mentioned as a possibility is too strict for the taste and liking of Cedillo and the Democrats. Plus...there was a report that 12 Republicans were ready to sign this 'piece of legislation' (that never was/is)...well I discivered today that the truth is...the Democrats don't have enough votes to bring this (if it was an authentic committee draft, it's not!) to a count in the...

Heard on John and Ken radio show, KFI AM640, Los Angeles. State Senator Gil Cedillo went on Spanish-language talk radio recently and said that his bill to grant driver's licenses to illegals was a "done deal". He claimed that the bill was going to pass with an "urgency clause," which would have prevented the pubic from subjecting the law to a referendum as was the fate of an earlier bill. To pass with an urgency clause requires a two-thirds vote by each chamber of the legislature, meaning that 2 REpublican senators and 6 Republican assemblymen would have had to vote...

All of the focus on Gil Cedillo and Arnold Schwarzenegger needs some intelligence.There are not '12 Republicans' ready to vote for a deal.

[This is a translation of an interview with Gil Cedillo, the CA state Senator who's pushing a bill to get driver's licenses for illegal aliens] Los Angeles RadioVisa Spanish radio interview Senator Cedillo's comments on SB 1160 Radio host: Respect the Sombrero, the huaraches (leather sandals). But, they don't want to respect us, senator, they don't want to give us licenses. How is this bill coming along, the driver's license bill? Senator Cedillo: As far as the governor is concerned, everything is all right. We are working hard together. We have an agreement with the governor. There are three important...

In the last couple of days it has become known that Schwarzenegger has started working with the democrats in the Cal legislature to put together a referendum proof bill that gives illegal aliens valid drivers licenses. Giving an illegal alien a license that then opens doors that previously were accesible to only citizens is one of craziest ideas one could think of. Except for gay marriage. Anyway, I just received a flyer from Schwarzenegger about Workers Comp. What an opportunity. I'm going to return this no-postage-required envelope and which is especially destined for the republicans in the legislature with a...

<p>Reporter: "You did say that to me when we talked one on one (Sept. 6, 2003) that you would consider a package deal that would have included a requirement of insurance for those people that are going to get the drivers license. That I know is something that you believe in. Do you also believe that all undocumented immigrants will be able to get a drivers license if they present insurance, if they have a background check, fingerprints?</p>

<p>Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was up early and on the radio Wednesday morning to promote his economic-recovery plan, but the interview wasn't sticking to the script.</p> <p>Radio host Bill Handel, who averages about 1.5 million listeners a week on his top-rated Los Angeles talk show on KFI (640 AM), also wanted to ask about driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.</p>

Copyright 2004 The Press Enterprise Co. Press Enterprise (Riverside, CA) January 28, 2004, Wednesday SECTION: A SECTION; Pg. A01 LENGTH: 635 words HEADLINE: Driver license issue returns; REPLACEMENT: The governor is confident he can legalize the road for undocumented residents. BYLINE: JIM MILLER; SACRAMENTO BUREAU/THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE BODY: SACRAMENTO Gov. Schwarzenegger said Tuesday he was "absolutely positive we'll come up with a great bill" to replace a law granting driver licenses to undocumented immigrants that was repealed days after he took office. It was a strong sign he supports giving driver licenses to California residents in the state illegally. Schwarzenegger said...

Betraying the will of the people Posted: February 5, 2004 1:00 a.m. Eastern © 2004 WorldNetDaily.com George Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger have done more to demoralize American voters than any two politicians in my lifetime. Both were elected with the promise of bringing real change to their respective offices – the presidency and the governorship of California. Their candidacies generated great excitement. Their elections brought great hope. But their actions suggest all they did was fool enough of the people to get their votes. And the people are catching on. George W. Bush promised to rein in spending. Instead, he...

Though he campaigned hard against it, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is negotiating with a Democratic state lawmaker to draft a bill that would grant driver's licenses to illegal aliens. Schwarzenegger's first act as governor last fall was to repeal SB 60, signed by then-Gov. Gray Davis, which would have opened the road for the estimated 2 million illegal immigrants of driving age in the Golden State. This week, however, the new governor said he was "absolutely positive we'll come up with a great bill" to replace SB 60, opposed by 70 percent of California voters, according to exit polling during...

The people have spoken: illegal immigrants should not have California driver's licenses, Assemblywoman Sharon Runner said Friday in announcing the results of a survey her office sent to residents of the 36th Assembly District. Runner's office received more than 6,000 responses to the survey, and 98% of the respondents said driver's licenses should not be extended to drivers here illegally. In November, state legislators repealed SB 60, which would have allowed people living here without legal documentation to apply for regular driver's licenses. But the bill's author, Sen. Gilbert Cedillo, last week introduced SB 1160, which Runner termed the "Son...

According to Ron Prince of Save187.com, the new CA driver's licenses for illegal aliens bill is designed to be "referendum-proof" and if it passes, an initiative would need to be created to overturn it. The next time an initiative could be voted on would be two years from now. This was just discussed on the John and Ken Show, and no web page with this information is available yet. The bill (SB1160) was sponsored by Gil Cedillo and marked with an "urgency clause." That urgency clause means that after it's passed by the legislature and signed by the governor, it...

Just heard an appearance on the John and Ken show by Ron Prince, sponsor of the new Proposition 187-type initiative that (if it gets enough signatures) will appear on the November ballot. Prince reports that an associate was attending a meeting with Schwarzenegger aides, on the subject of how Republican candidates should handle their campaigns. In the course of the discussion, the question of the new illegal alien driver licenses came up. An aide answered, "Don't worry about that, we're going for a 'referendum-proof' version." It seems that if the legislature designates a bill as "urgent," two-thirds of the legislators...

<p>California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is working with state Democrats to revamp a bill that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, a politically fractious issue that contributed to the ousting of his predecessor.</p> <p>Three months after securing a repeal of Senate Bill 60, the highly criticized bill approved by former Gov. Gray Davis, Mr. Schwarzenegger is working to craft substitute legislation, which would address national security concerns and ensure that drivers carry insurance, with Democratic state Sen. Gil Cedillo.</p>

WOW! COngressman Tom Tancredo (Left), U.S. Senate Candidate Howard Kaloogian (R) (Center), and KSFO AM 560 Talk Show Host Melanie Morgan (Right) Yesterday's rally against giving drivers' licenses to illegal aliens (as proposed by Democrat Gil Cedillo's SB1160 which Repub. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he supports) was a H U G E success. The rally planning had been going on for several weeks. It was set to take place Saturday, February 21st at the Burlingame Hyatt, where the California Republican Party Convention would be taking place. Since Governor Schwarzenegger has said he thinks giving drivers' licenses to illegal aliens...

Chairman of Congressional Immigration Caucus to Attend Kaloogian-Led Rally in Burlingame on Saturday The Chairman of the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus, Congressman Tom Tancredo (R-Colorado), has endorsed Howard Kaloogian for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Tancredo explained that Kaloogian's strong stand against illegal immigration and outstanding service as a conservative Republican State Assemblyman were reasons for his endorsement. Tancredo has offered to assist Kaloogian in a variety of ways in the final two weeks of the campaign. "The United States Senate needs Howard Kaloogian's strong voice and leadership! I endorse his candidacy and offer my wholehearted support" Tancredo said....

ESCONDIDO ---- Calling on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to make good on his promise to revisit the issue of granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, nearly 200 people marched Monday morning at Escondido's Grape Day Park. The governor led the repeal of a law last year that would have given illegal immigrants the opportunity to get driver's licenses, but he said that he would consider a new proposal that included tighter security measures. A spokesman for the governor declined to comment Monday. Early this month, state Sen. Gil Cedillo, D-Los Angeles, submitted a new license bill, Senate Bill 1160. The specific...

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 1160, as introduced, Cedillo. Highways: drivers. Existing law makes it unlawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle upon a highway unless that person holds a valid driver's license issued under the Vehicle Code, and provides proof of financial responsibility. This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact appropriate legislation that improves the safety of all California residents while operating motor vehicles upon our highways by ensuring that all drivers of motor vehicles are properly licensed, tested, and maintain proof of financial responsibility. The bill would declare that it takes effect...

BILL NUMBER: SB 1160 INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Senator Cedillo FEBRUARY 2, 2004 An act relating to drivers, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 1160, as introduced, Cedillo. Highways: drivers. Existing law makes it unlawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle upon a highway unless that person holds a valid driver's license issued under the Vehicle Code, and provides proof of financial responsibility. This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact appropriate legislation that improves the safety of all California residents while operating motor vehicles upon our...

Dear Friends,   As I indicated in a previous email, the Democrats in the State Legislature are pushing for a new bill to give drivers’ licenses to illegal aliens – SB 1160.   What has been greatly disappointing to me is that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he supports this effort even after he worked with Republican State Senator Rico Oller to kill the original drivers’ license-for-illegal-aliens bill, SB 60.   Today the language for SB 1160 was introduced and it is apparent that this measure is going to be pushed through the State Legislature and on to Governor Schwarzenegger’s desk...

New Effort Launched to Give Drivers Licenses to Illegal Immigrants Immigrant advocates are promoting a new attempt to allow illegal immigrants to obtain drivers licenses. The moved has prompted a number of prominent conservatives to gear up for a fight. Advocacy groups are counting on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to make good on his promise to reconsider a law giving illegal immigrants the right to drive, as long as security issues are adequately addressed. Petitions in support of a new bill were dropped off at the governor's office on Wednesday. Sen. Gil Cedillo, D-Los Angeles, has pushed for similar laws several...

Emboldened by President Bush's recent call for an overhaul of U.S. immigration policy, local immigrant groups and California legislators are again pushing for a bill that would allow undocumented workers to obtain driver's licenses. A coalition of activist groups delivered 32,000 signatures to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office Wednesday, supporting SB 1160, a terse bill that calls on the legislature to pass a law that would ensure all California drivers were licensed and have proof of insurance. "The signatures are there to demonstrate there is support for developing legislation to give licenses to all drivers ... including the undocumented," said Sister...