Legislator Wants Use Of Mexican ID Stopped
ID Subject Of NC House Debate

POSTED: 1:22 pm EDT March 16, 2011

RALEIGH -- A North Carolina legislator wants state and local governments to stop using identification cards issued by the Mexican consulate as a valid ID, saying the trustworthiness of the cards is questionable.

A House judiciary subcommittee debated Wednesday but did not vote on a measure to remove those cards from a list of reliable documents to establish residency to get a driver's license, obtain auto insurance or enroll in Medicaid. Local governments also could not accept the consulate IDs.

Rep. George Cleveland of Onslow County said illegal immigrants use the card to remain in the state.

Democratic Rep. Larry Hall, of Durham, raised concerns about the bill. Durham City Council agreed in November to allow its police and other departments to treat the card like any other valid ID.

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