LA Council Approves ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants
Will help them open bank accounts, use libraries, and will have debit card features
Los Angeles City Council members Wednesday gave enthusiastic backing to the creation of a controversial city identification card that could be used by illegal immigrants to open bank accounts, borrow library books and pay utility bills.
Councilman Ed Reyes called it a way for the city's poorest workers to "come out into the light."
While the federal government has failed to pass immigration reform, the city of Los Angeles is able to manage its own affairs, said Councilman Richard Alarcon, who along with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is a chief sponsor of the card plan.
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