Tennessee tightens ID laws for immigrants
Beginning this week, people who pass Tennessee's driving test but can't prove U.S. citizenship will qualify only for a "certificate of driving," instead of a regular driver's license. State officials on Tuesday unveiled the purple card, which includes the traditional driver's photo and the not-so-traditional label that reads, "Certificate of Driving -- For Driving Purposes Only, Not Valid for Identification." Nashville immigration lawyer Mario Ramos said the change will protect immigrants' right to drive, but doesn't show the kind of progress he wants to see. [more]