6 People 24205 Fact-checks 7645 Articles People (6) Protect Oregon Driver Licenses My City Bikes Save My Care Get EQUAL Texas Get Georgia Right Let's Get To Work Fact-checks (24205) Rick Scott stated on October 10, 2014 in a Telemundo debate: Says a bill he vetoed to give driver licenses to certain immigrants known as Dreamers would have changed "nothing." By Amy Sherman• October 20, 2014 Bryan Hughes stated on December 01, 2015 in a campaign press release: "David Simpson actually voted for driver's licenses for illegal immigrants." By W. Gardner Selby• December 11, 2015 Mario Gallegos stated on January 25, 2011 in a Texas Senate committee meeting.: Says that 98,184 Texans are now driving with temporary driver’s licenses lacking their photos. By W. Gardner Selby• January 26, 2011 Samuel Wurzelbacher stated on May 03, 2012 in a news release: Says Marcy Kaptur has attacked his military service and training in the Air Force, showing disrespect for veterans. By Sabrina Eaton• May 15, 2012 David Simpson stated on November 30, 2015 in a campaign press release: "I have always opposed driver's licenses for illegal aliens." By W. Gardner Selby• December 11, 2015 Onward Ohio stated on March 20, 2018 in a TV ad: "In the Senate, (Mike) DeWine voted with Hillary Clinton to let illegal immigrants receive Social Security. And in Ohio, DeWine allowed illegal immigrants to receive driver's licenses." By Amy Sherman• March 23, 2018 Bill White stated on August 09, 2010 in an East Texas campaign stop.: Says Rick Perry's proposal on driver licenses and high school dropouts has been state law since 1989. By W. Gardner Selby• August 20, 2010 Bernie Sanders stated on March 09, 2016 in a Democratic debate in Miami: When New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer wanted to "provide driver’s licenses to those who are undocumented. (Hillary Clinton) said don’t do it." By Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 MoveOn.org stated on June 27, 2012 in an email: Gov. Rick Scott "tried to kick 180,000 people off the voter rolls." By Amy Sherman• July 10, 2012 Facebook posts stated on June 23, 2024 in a post on Facebook: “Starting from June 2024, the United States will provide a six-month free CDL course.” By Madison Czopek• June 27, 2024 Rick Perry stated on August 15, 2011 in a speech.: Says the government wants to require farm tractor drivers to hold commercial driver’s licenses even if they’re just crossing a single public road. By W. Gardner Selby• August 16, 2011 Hillary Clinton stated on June 04, 2015 in a speech in Houston: "If you want to vote in" Texas, "you can use a concealed-weapon permit as a valid form of identification, but a valid student ID isn’t good enough." By W. Gardner Selby• June 26, 2015 TikTok posts stated on July 10, 2023 in a TikTok post: "If you get pulled over driving in Florida and your license is from Vermont, Delaware, RI, Connecticut or Hawaii, your license is invalid." By Nuria Diaz Muñoz• July 20, 2023 Heather Fiorentino stated on August 07, 2012 in a campaign mailer: As Florida secretary of state, Kurt Browning "allowed 1,800 illegal voters to register in Florida." By Jeffrey S. Solochek• August 9, 2012 Gina Raimondo stated on September 28, 2016 in a television interview: "In other states (where illegal immigrants have been allowed to get driver's licenses) their insurance premiums for everybody have gone down." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• October 7, 2016 Facebook posts stated on October 01, 2013 in viral posts on the Internet: Says a man opted out of Obamacare after the marketplace launched on Oct. 1, 2013, and was informed he owed a $4,000 fine. By Lilly Maier• October 4, 2013 Bloggers stated on June 12, 2018 in a blog post: "Burka clad woman runs over baby, gets away with crime for one stunning reason ..." By Bill McCarthy• June 26, 2018 National Republican Trust PAC stated on October 21, 2008 in a television ad: "Barack Obama's plan gives a driver's license to any illegal who wants one." By Alexander Lane• October 23, 2008 Joseph McNamara stated on June 28, 2013 in a speech on the floor of the Rhode Island House of Representatives: Rhode Island's graduated driving license "has saved hundreds of lives." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• July 7, 2013 Scott Walker stated on October 23, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says Tony Evers wants to give in-state tuition and drivers licenses to "illegal aliens." By Tom Kertscher, Eric Litke• November 2, 2018 Articles (7645) Are red light cameras a ‘scam,’ as Marco Rubio says? By Joshua Gillin, Amy Sherman• June 9, 2015 Debunking the legend about farm tractors By W. Gardner Selby• August 17, 2011 Rick Perry's rural legend By Bill Adair, W. Gardner Selby• August 17, 2011 Viral Facebook post says Obamacare fines to be seized from bank accounts By Lilly Maier• October 7, 2013 Mailbag: PolitiFact reader swears Longoria catch was real By Aaron Sharockman• June 8, 2011 How a Fox News report fueled false claims about the New Orleans suspect. He was a US citizen. By Samantha Putterman• January 2, 2025 More states remove permit requirement to carry a concealed gun By Amy Sherman• April 12, 2022 Facts debatable? Truth-O-Meter says no By W. Gardner Selby• March 10, 2011 Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier By Samantha Putterman, Maria Ramirez Uribe• October 16, 2024 Sorting out the truth on Obama, ACORN By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 17, 2008 What we know about DeSantis flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Yacob Reyes• September 16, 2022 GOP Ad Guru Fred Davis versus the Truth-O-Meter By Robert Farley• September 23, 2010 Fact-checking misleading attacks on HR 1, Democrats’ voting rights bill By Amy Sherman• February 3, 2021 Fact-checking the Democratic debate in Miami By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 What Florida’s driver’s license policy change means for transgender people By Grace Abels• February 12, 2024 In Context: Donald Trump’s ‘very fine people on both sides’ remarks (transcript) By Angie Drobnic Holan• April 26, 2019 Can green card, visa holders fly in the US under new Real ID rules? Here's what to know By Maria Briceño• May 12, 2025 Fact-checking the Democratic debate in Miami By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 Fact-check: How easy is it to get a gun in Florida? By Romy Ellenbogen, Jimena Tavel• February 21, 2018 Pot 101: Facts you should know about California’s legal marijuana By Chris Nichols• January 5, 2018
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Rick Scott stated on October 10, 2014 in a Telemundo debate: Says a bill he vetoed to give driver licenses to certain immigrants known as Dreamers would have changed "nothing." By Amy Sherman• October 20, 2014 Bryan Hughes stated on December 01, 2015 in a campaign press release: "David Simpson actually voted for driver's licenses for illegal immigrants." By W. Gardner Selby• December 11, 2015 Mario Gallegos stated on January 25, 2011 in a Texas Senate committee meeting.: Says that 98,184 Texans are now driving with temporary driver’s licenses lacking their photos. By W. Gardner Selby• January 26, 2011 Samuel Wurzelbacher stated on May 03, 2012 in a news release: Says Marcy Kaptur has attacked his military service and training in the Air Force, showing disrespect for veterans. By Sabrina Eaton• May 15, 2012 David Simpson stated on November 30, 2015 in a campaign press release: "I have always opposed driver's licenses for illegal aliens." By W. Gardner Selby• December 11, 2015 Onward Ohio stated on March 20, 2018 in a TV ad: "In the Senate, (Mike) DeWine voted with Hillary Clinton to let illegal immigrants receive Social Security. And in Ohio, DeWine allowed illegal immigrants to receive driver's licenses." By Amy Sherman• March 23, 2018 Bill White stated on August 09, 2010 in an East Texas campaign stop.: Says Rick Perry's proposal on driver licenses and high school dropouts has been state law since 1989. By W. Gardner Selby• August 20, 2010 Bernie Sanders stated on March 09, 2016 in a Democratic debate in Miami: When New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer wanted to "provide driver’s licenses to those who are undocumented. (Hillary Clinton) said don’t do it." By Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 MoveOn.org stated on June 27, 2012 in an email: Gov. Rick Scott "tried to kick 180,000 people off the voter rolls." By Amy Sherman• July 10, 2012 Facebook posts stated on June 23, 2024 in a post on Facebook: “Starting from June 2024, the United States will provide a six-month free CDL course.” By Madison Czopek• June 27, 2024 Rick Perry stated on August 15, 2011 in a speech.: Says the government wants to require farm tractor drivers to hold commercial driver’s licenses even if they’re just crossing a single public road. By W. Gardner Selby• August 16, 2011 Hillary Clinton stated on June 04, 2015 in a speech in Houston: "If you want to vote in" Texas, "you can use a concealed-weapon permit as a valid form of identification, but a valid student ID isn’t good enough." By W. Gardner Selby• June 26, 2015 TikTok posts stated on July 10, 2023 in a TikTok post: "If you get pulled over driving in Florida and your license is from Vermont, Delaware, RI, Connecticut or Hawaii, your license is invalid." By Nuria Diaz Muñoz• July 20, 2023 Heather Fiorentino stated on August 07, 2012 in a campaign mailer: As Florida secretary of state, Kurt Browning "allowed 1,800 illegal voters to register in Florida." By Jeffrey S. Solochek• August 9, 2012 Gina Raimondo stated on September 28, 2016 in a television interview: "In other states (where illegal immigrants have been allowed to get driver's licenses) their insurance premiums for everybody have gone down." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• October 7, 2016 Facebook posts stated on October 01, 2013 in viral posts on the Internet: Says a man opted out of Obamacare after the marketplace launched on Oct. 1, 2013, and was informed he owed a $4,000 fine. By Lilly Maier• October 4, 2013 Bloggers stated on June 12, 2018 in a blog post: "Burka clad woman runs over baby, gets away with crime for one stunning reason ..." By Bill McCarthy• June 26, 2018 National Republican Trust PAC stated on October 21, 2008 in a television ad: "Barack Obama's plan gives a driver's license to any illegal who wants one." By Alexander Lane• October 23, 2008 Joseph McNamara stated on June 28, 2013 in a speech on the floor of the Rhode Island House of Representatives: Rhode Island's graduated driving license "has saved hundreds of lives." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• July 7, 2013 Scott Walker stated on October 23, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says Tony Evers wants to give in-state tuition and drivers licenses to "illegal aliens." By Tom Kertscher, Eric Litke• November 2, 2018
Are red light cameras a ‘scam,’ as Marco Rubio says? By Joshua Gillin, Amy Sherman• June 9, 2015 Debunking the legend about farm tractors By W. Gardner Selby• August 17, 2011 Rick Perry's rural legend By Bill Adair, W. Gardner Selby• August 17, 2011 Viral Facebook post says Obamacare fines to be seized from bank accounts By Lilly Maier• October 7, 2013 Mailbag: PolitiFact reader swears Longoria catch was real By Aaron Sharockman• June 8, 2011 How a Fox News report fueled false claims about the New Orleans suspect. He was a US citizen. By Samantha Putterman• January 2, 2025 More states remove permit requirement to carry a concealed gun By Amy Sherman• April 12, 2022 Facts debatable? Truth-O-Meter says no By W. Gardner Selby• March 10, 2011 Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier By Samantha Putterman, Maria Ramirez Uribe• October 16, 2024 Sorting out the truth on Obama, ACORN By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 17, 2008 What we know about DeSantis flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Yacob Reyes• September 16, 2022 GOP Ad Guru Fred Davis versus the Truth-O-Meter By Robert Farley• September 23, 2010 Fact-checking misleading attacks on HR 1, Democrats’ voting rights bill By Amy Sherman• February 3, 2021 Fact-checking the Democratic debate in Miami By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 What Florida’s driver’s license policy change means for transgender people By Grace Abels• February 12, 2024 In Context: Donald Trump’s ‘very fine people on both sides’ remarks (transcript) By Angie Drobnic Holan• April 26, 2019 Can green card, visa holders fly in the US under new Real ID rules? Here's what to know By Maria Briceño• May 12, 2025 Fact-checking the Democratic debate in Miami By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 Fact-check: How easy is it to get a gun in Florida? By Romy Ellenbogen, Jimena Tavel• February 21, 2018 Pot 101: Facts you should know about California’s legal marijuana By Chris Nichols• January 5, 2018
