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Above The Noise
Immigration and Driver's Licenses in the U.S.: The Debate
Season 4
Episode 7
The driver’s license is often a symbol of freedom, especially if you’re a teen getting one for the first time. PBS NewsHour student reporters from Northview High School in Southern California decided to investigate the debate happening around the country over whether people living in the U.S. illegally should be allowed to get driver’s licenses.
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