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03-23-2011, 03:36 PM #1
NC House panel OKs restricting foreign ID use
NC House panel OKs restricting foreign ID use
By: The Associated Press 03/23/11 12:46 PM
The Associated Press
Photo identification cards issued by the Mexican consulate would no longer be considered valid ID to prove North Carolina residency for state services in legislation going to the House floor.
A judiciary committee agreed Wednesday to remove those cards from a list of documents that can be used to establish residency to get a driver's license, obtain auto insurance or enroll in Medicaid. The change also would apply to similar cards issued by foreign governments.
Illegal immigration opponents say the cards are unreliable to provide identification, pointing to federal law enforcement warnings. Supporters of the cards say they lead to improved relations between governments and Hispanics.
The bill passed on a 7-4 vote. The committee defeated an amendment that would have restored the ID use to get auto insurance.
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