Yet another U.S. city has unwisely begun handing out official identity cards to illegal aliens. In Trenton, N.J., officials have approved a program giving photo IDs to people who are in this country illegally. The IDs give illegals access to taxpayer-funded facilities and services.
Unfortunately, Trenton is far from alone in its unsound policy. At least half a dozen American cities now provide or at least endorse photo IDs to illegal aliens. The cards "are intended to fold illegal immigrants into the fabric of the community ...," The New York Times reported.
Many more so-called "sanctuary cities" across the country have policies putting strict limits on when police may report illegal aliens to immigration authorities. That has had tragic results, as some illegals have committed violent crimes after not being deported following earlier, less serious brushes with police.
The American people are crying out for immigration enforcement, not permissiveness, but too many of our leaders are not listening.