Illegal Aliens Getting IDs

Friday, October 5, 2007 9:39 AM

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Illegal aliens are getting identification cards and driver’s licenses in several places around the country, leading some immigration experts to charge that local governments may be violating the law.

New Haven, Conn., began issuing municipal ID cards in July to all residents, including illegal aliens. The cards can be used to open a bank account, and as a debit card at some stores. There are as many as 15,000 illegal immigrants in New Haven, according to USA Today.

New York will join eight other states in giving driver’s licenses to illegals, beginning in December. The licenses will enable illegal immigrants “to participate in the economy,â€