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Immigrant Groups Seek Driver's Card, Tuition Break

Rally To Be Held At Capitol Monday

Updated: 11:31 am CDT June 22, 2009

Advocates are making a final push to convince state lawmakers to cut tuition rates and create a new driver's card for illegal immigrants.

Supporters planned a press conference and a rally at the state Capitol on Monday as lawmakers consider whether to include those provisions in the final state budget.

Groups representing law enforcement officials, dairy farmers and immigrants push for the cards at the news conference. They said it will improve the safety of Wisconsin roads.

State Sen. Tim Carpenter of Milwaukee said 90 percent of constituents who have contacted his office are against giving illegal immigrants driving privileges.

Supporters of the plan were to meet with Carpenter on Monday before rallying outside the Capitol.

The Assembly budget would allow illegal immigrants who graduate from Wisconsin high schools to be eligible for in-state tuition and would create a special driver's card for those who can't prove they are U.S. citizens.

The Senate didn't include either measure in its version of the budget. Legislative leaders are expected to begin reconciling their differences this week.

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