Government eyes plan to give I.D.s to unauthorized immigrants

8/1/22
 
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from AXIOS,
7/22/22:

The Biden administration plans to test providing temporary I.D. cards to unauthorized immigrants awaiting a final decision on their cases, according to two government sources familiar with the planning.

Why it matters: Recent border crossers and other unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. often do not have I.D.s , making it more difficult to access housing, healthcare, transportation and other benefits.

Officials are considering a pilot program to relieve some of those burdens, while also incentivizing more frequent communication with law enforcement throughout the complicated court process, the sources said.

Don‘t forget: Congressional members included $10 million for the program, which is called the “ICE Secure Docket Card program” in the FY 2023 appropriations bill.

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