A growing clash is emerging across the U.S. over whether undocumented immigrants can legally drive. Some blue states issue "drive-only" licenses, while Republican-led states are passing laws to block or criminalize the use of out-of-state licenses held by undocumented residents.

19 states and the District of Columbia permit undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. These licenses are typically labeled "Not for Federal Purposes" and are not accepted for federal identification or air travel.

Newsweek has created this map to show the U.S. states that allow migrants without legal status to get a driver's license.

Why It Matters

The policy has gained traction in Democratic-led states but faces growing opposition in Republican-led states, where critics argue that issuing these ID

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