A New Haven For Invaders
New Haven alderman set to approval ID cards for illegal immigrants
Posted June 4, 20075:30 AM
(New Haven-AP) _ New Haven's aldermen are expected to approve city issued identification cards for illegal immigrants.
The Board Of Aldermen is to vote today on the program that is being touted as the first of its kind program in the country.
New Haven wants to create a municipal identification card. Supporters say the ID would help assimilate immigrants and provide benefits to other residents who may not have official IDs.
The card would be recognized as official identification within city limits, allowing illegal immigrants to open bank accounts.
The card also would provide all holders access to city services, from parks to libraries, and function as a type of limited debit card.
There is opposition from groups opposing illegal immigration.
Ted Pechinski, a member of Southern Connecticut Citizens for Immigration Reform, says the ID cards will encourage more illegals to come to New Haven.
Posted June 4, 20075:30 AM
(New Haven-AP) _ New Haven's aldermen are expected to approve city issued identification cards for illegal immigrants.
The Board Of Aldermen is to vote today on the program that is being touted as the first of its kind program in the country.
New Haven wants to create a municipal identification card. Supporters say the ID would help assimilate immigrants and provide benefits to other residents who may not have official IDs.
The card would be recognized as official identification within city limits, allowing illegal immigrants to open bank accounts.
The card also would provide all holders access to city services, from parks to libraries, and function as a type of limited debit card.
There is opposition from groups opposing illegal immigration.
Ted Pechinski, a member of Southern Connecticut Citizens for Immigration Reform, says the ID cards will encourage more illegals to come to New Haven.
posted by jillosophy at 6/04/2007 11:21:00 AM
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