California DMV Error Affects Thousands of Immigrants’ Licenses
A software glitch from over a decade ago is causing trouble for thousands of California immigrants. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has identified an issue that's forcing about 325,000 residents to get new Real IDs.Key TakeawaysThe DMV error affects lawful immigrant drivers with incorrect license expiration dates.About 1.5% of California's Real ID holders are impacted by this issue.Around 98.5% of all Real ID holders aren't affected and don't need to take action.The problem stems from a software bug that was introduced in 2006, which incorrectly set expiration dates for driver's licenses based on visa authorization periods. This means many immigrants have been driving with IDs that expire before their work permits do.California’s DMV is now reaching out to those who are affected and...