Immigrants grappling with Oregon license law

Posted on: June 12th, 2008
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“Elias Garcia had to decide whether to keep his Chevy Tahoe.

With gas prices now exceeding $4 a gallon, many drivers are asking themselves whether to stick with their sport utility vehicles. But Garcia’s choice had nothing to do with fuel efficiency.

The native of Honduras living in Salem had to decide whether to keep his SUV when rules from Senate Bill 1080 take effect July 1. His driver’s license is about to expire, and the new law requires applicants to prove legal residence.”*

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