CHICAGO (AP) — When Illinois’ top political leaders touted a proposal to allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, it was painted as public safety measure and had the backing of immigrant rights advocates, who deemed it a positive step in the fight for immigration reform.

But the idea has run into some resistance among illegal immigrants themselves.

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