Councilman Hiram Monserrate has proposed an equitable solution to the problem of personal ID's for New York City residents. Although controversial, it could work.
Identification cards would be made available to all New York City residents — including tens of thousands of illegal immigrants — under a proposal by a City Council member from Queens...
“The city of New York is home to eight million people, many of them immigrants and some of them, frankly, undocumented,” said Mr. Monserrate, who plans to introduce legislation tomorrow to create the ID card. “Some of them have been residents of the city for many years, and to give them a basic ID card that’s valid within the city limits only makes sense for our municipality.”
Bill for New York City ID Card to Be Introduced by Councilman
But critics argue that it will entice illegal immigration and undermine border security.
For many city residents, the only state or local government identification now available is a driver’s license or a nondriver ID card. For both, the State Department of Motor Vehicles requires a Social Security card and other documents that prove legal presence in the country.
Posted by Queens Crapper at 12:27 AM
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