Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the development of an electronic card that will allow the identification of immigrants.
So far, there's talk of a pilot program that the Joe Biden administration will launch to develop a new identification card for migrants. This card would serve as a unique and secure document that compiles case-related information, allowing access to immigration records. It would be modern, consistent, and verifiable for immigrants. It's also projected that it will eventually be accepted by the Transportation Security Administration for travel.
The card known as the "Secure File Card" or ICE Secure Docket Card (SDC) will allow for the identification of migrants and serve as a one-stop shop for accessing immigration files, as well as facilitating accountability in the immigration process. This is an opportune time to consider this option given the large number of migrants arriving at the U.S. southern border.
This card would contain the person's information and a QR code that would link to a portal where relevant information about the holder could be accessed. On this website, individuals could also update their information and communicate with federal authorities while going through the immigration process. Currently, it is comparable to a personal identification card, containing a photo, name, and nationality, according to authorities.
The identification cards would be given to migrants who are not in detention centers, who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border, those enrolled in Alternatives to Detention (ATD), or others without legal status who are going through lengthy immigration or deportation court proceedings.
ICE is monitoring more than 300,000 migrants in ATD, which may include GPS ankle monitors, phones, or an app known as SmartLINK.
Finally, this initiative is part of the Biden administration's effort to streamline immigration processes, which have often led to confusion among immigrants going through the process, and it is slated to be piloted by the end of the year. The card would serve as an identification system, allowing immigrants easier access to housing, healthcare, and other benefits, according to Axios. However, it is not valid as a voter registration card, as only U.S. citizens can vote.
News report based on information from: AXIOS and CNN.
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