IDNYC: Strain on Services and an Asset to Asylum Abusers

Article author: 
Michael Capuano
Article publisher: 
FAIR
Article date: 
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Article category: 
National Issues
Medium
Article Body: 

Every proposal for common-sense immigration control relies on proof of identity, both for showing status and ability to work and for receiving services. A number of states have flouted this basic principle by issuing non-REAL ID compliant driver’s licenses to illegal aliens, making it more convenient to remain here illegally. However, the current surge in illegal immigrants overwhelming sanctuary cities is highlighting another way that rogue mayors have enabled large-scale fraud and abuse: municipal IDs, in particular New York City’s IDNYC program. . . .