Liberals have epic meltdown as California DMV hands over driver license data to feds
California is facing backlash from liberal groups over plans to share driver's license data with a national DMV database as part of federal REAL ID compliance, raising concerns about the privacy and deportation risks for undocumented immigrants. Critics argue the move violates past promises to protect the data of over 1 million license holders under the state's program for undocumented residents. State officials maintain that access to the database is limited and that safeguards are in place, though advocates worry about potential federal access through subpoenas or local agencies.
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Metro Liberals have epic meltdown as California DMV hands over driver license data to feds By Kevin Barr Published April 29, 2026, 1:23 p.m. ET California is moving to share sensitive driver’s license data — including information tied to illegal immigrants — in a decision that’s sparking backlash from liberals who fear more than 1 million people could face heightened deportation risks. State officials plan to provide the data to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, a nationwide DMV group that operates a multi-state system used to flag duplicate licenses, according to CalMatters.
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