Filed Date: May 15, 2005
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On May 15, 2005, the Rhode Island Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union and the advocacy group Direct Action for Rights and Equality filed suit in the Superior Court of Providence, Rhode Island, challenging the practice of the Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles requiring an applicant to have a valid Social Security Number in order to obtain a state driver's license. Plaintiffs maintained that the practice adversely affected the ability of immigrants in the state, many of whom lived in Providence and worked elsewhere, to obtain driver's licenses. Plaintiffs' complaint alleged violations of the state Administrative Procedure Act, R.I.G.L. § 42-35-1 and sought declaratory and injunctive relief.
According to the RI ACLU website, the DMV proposed formal rules and held a public hearing on them. The plaintiffs then voluntarily dismissed the suit. We have no further information on the case.
Summary Authors
Elizabeth Daligga (7/17/2012)
Lyons, Thomas W. (Rhode Island)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:37 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Rhode Island
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Key Dates
Filing Date: May 15, 2005
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
The Rhode Island Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union and the advocacy group Direct Action for Rights and Equality
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Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles, State
Case Details
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Prevailing Party: Unknown
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Issues
General:
Public benefits (includes, e.g., in-state tuition, govt. jobs)
Discrimination-basis:
National origin discrimination
Immigration/Border: