Protests as U.S. city gives illegal immigrants IDs – New Haven, Connecticut
Tagged: Connecticut, protestPosted on: July 25th, 2007“New Haven, Connecticut, on Tuesday became the first U.S. city to issue identification cards to illegal immigrants, as opponents of the controversial cards booed the mayor and its backers cheered.
About 250 people gathered at the city hall as New Haven started issuing the cards that grant access to services such as libraries and parks, and give illegal immigrants a chance to open bank accounts.
Supporters say the ID cards, which are offered to all New Havens 124,000 residents, will improve public safety and give protections to its estimated 10,000 to 15,000 undocumented workers. Critics say they will invite illegal immigration, strain services and waste taxpayer money.”
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