SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 5, 2008
San Francisco Delays ID Card Program
Mayor Requests Review Of Program Providing Identification To All Regardless Of Legal Status
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San Francisco's policies toward illegal immigrants have come under intense scrutiny after it was revealed that a number of juvenile offenders were shielded from deportation because of the city's sanctuary policy. (AP Photo, File)
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Mayor Gavin Newsom requested last month that the ID card plan - closely watched by other cities considering similar initiatives - be suspended "until a thorough review has been completed," according to a letter sent to the city administrator.
"The mayor wants to proceed cautiously with this program to ensure that it complies with all applicable federal and state laws," Nathan Ballard, the mayor's spokesman, said Thursday.
The plan has provoked debate over the rights of immigrants, but Newsom has said he sees it as a practical move that will make it easier for San Francisco citizens to qualify for local services and for city government workers to determine who is eligible to receive them.
The law, which was scheduled to take effect at the end of August, was modeled after a program launched in New Haven, Connecticut. Similar initiatives are under consideration in New York City and Miami.
San Francisco's policies toward illegal immigrants have come under intense scrutiny after it was revealed that a number of juvenile offenders were shielded from deportation because of the city's sanctuary policy.
Newsom reversed the juvenile offender policy in May, but said he stood by the city's vow to shelter illegal immigrants who otherwise follow the law from deportation.
The ID card plan is the target of a lawsuit filed by the Washington-based Immigration Reform Law Institute, which argues that the city approved the program without accounting for the environmental impact that the influx of new immigrants would have on the city. City Attorney Dennis Herrera plans to ask a judge later this month to toss out the lawsuit.
By Associated Press Writer Jason Dearen
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- Until we stop recognizing and defining by race, there will continue to be a racial problem in this country and the world.
You think America is racist? Europe is 10 times worse. There, everyone with the slightest dark skin is a "North African." And "North Africans" are not thought kindly.
Let''s stop the titles, "African American" and "Mexican American." Heck, I don''t call myself a German/Belgian American, though that''s my ancestry.
As for San Francisco: It declared handgun ownership illegal. Even that souvenir Luger that grandpa brought home from the Battle of the Bulge is illegal. Even that .22 pistol that Dad carried on the farm.
Gun control doesn''t work. Never has.
Now, Friscoers want to open their arms to a group that has flagrantly violated the laws of the nation: illegal aliens. What part of "illegal" don''t you understand?
Time and again, Friscoers have insulted the American military with various proclamations calling for the removal or banning of military bases and missions.
Fine. When the big earthquake hits then Friscoers can depend upon illegal aliens to help them.
Don''t send the military to help.
And unarmed Friscoers will become prey to the roving bands of armed criminals that will take what they want, just like in New Orleans.
San Francisco is ruled by a politically correct dictatorship.
Spread the word: Don''t visit that city. And write the mayor why you''re boycotting it and any San Francisco products: Ghiardelli chocolate and some beers come to mind. - Reply to this comment
- "Newsom reversed the juvenile offender policy in May, but said he stood by the city''s vow to shelter illegal immigrants who otherwise follow the law from deportation"
How can they follow the law when just being here is illegal? - Reply to this comment
- frankbowers, that is what americans do also some americans don''''t work,don''''t pay taxes,they live on food stamps & have lots of children that live on welfare
Posted by lily1972 at 04:43 PM : Sep 05, 2008
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oh we got your reasoning..now add this to yours..SO IT MEANS WE NEED TO ADD SOMEBODY ELSE''S PROBLEM AS WELL???
hey a lot of people from all over the world are drug addicts as well..BRING THEM IN BECAUSE A LOT OF LIBERALS ARE DRUG ADDICTS..
you need a head check - Reply to this comment
- Illegals also purchase; Taco Bell, Radio Shack, a pair of shoes etc...They work for businesses who also pay taxes. If you are so worried about them not paying taxes, we should push Congress to pass a reform Bill to legalize them!
Posted by penskeone at 03:28 PM : Sep 05, 2008
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for every dollar they put in they take out a $100 on social services - Reply to this comment
- I TOTALLY AGREE WITH FRANK BOWERS AND TOO ADD THIS TO PROBLEM THE ILLEGALS WHO ARE PARENTS USE THIER KIDS AS LEVERAGE AGIANST THE LAWS BECAUSE THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES ARE RELUCTANT TO ARREST THE PARENTS BECAUSE THEN THEY HAVE ALL THOSE DEPENDENT CHILDREN TO DEAL WITH AND FOSTER CARE IS NOT THAT LARGE.THEY HAVE BACKDOORED THE LAWS AND GENEROUSITY OF THE UNITED STATES AND HAVE NO INTENTION OF DOING ANYTHING BUT SKATING BY DUE TO THIER MASSES.THE TAX PAYER AND THE CHILDREN SUFFER AND THE PARENTS IF YOU NOTICE WALK AROUND WITH THIER HEAD DOWN AND CANT LOOK YOU STRAIGHT IN THE FACE UNLESS THEY WANT SOMETHING FROM YOU OR {OUR COUNTRY}.WITH ALL THE GENEROUSITY EXTENDED TO THE LOUISANA HURRICANE EVACUEES 17 WERE ARRESTED IN ONE DAY FOR SHOP LIFTING OUR LOCAL STORES.ONE REPORTER POINTED OUT BY LISTING THIER NAME IN THE PAPER 13 OF THEM WERE MEXICAN.FROM THAT THIRTEEN 8 WERE ILLEGALS SO THERE YOU HAVE IT.
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- frankbowers, that is what americans do also some americans don''t work,don''t pay taxes,they live on food stamps & have lots of children that live on welfare
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- not all illegals are LATINOS / mexicans as all like to call them. goes will go on for years & years & it still won''t change anything.
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McCain is right. We are a Nation of Whiners, and you are the biggest one!
Like a black folk would say "you sound like a bunch of ol'''' cacklen a$$ biatches".
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Posted by penskeone at 03:49 PM : Sep 05, 2008
TSK TSK TSK
Is all I have to say about you. Except, You''re UnAmerican, and should be brought up on charges of Treason.
Good day to you!- Reply to this comment
Mexicans are not not a race. Just like saying Americans are not a race, But a nationality. Do you not find white Americans? Do you not find Black Americans. Do you not find Asian Americans? They are all Americans, without a doubt.
It is you my friend that is the racist.
It''''s an inconvenient truth that the Mexicans are the biggest perp. on crossing the border.
Just suck it up and deal with it.
And quit calling people names when you are losing a debate.
It''''s very unbecoming.
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Posted by slim1h2o
okay...
Why are we calling (As Americans) Barack Obama African American? Why are we calling Bill Richardson Mexican American?
Your a Fool if you think I''m gonna believe your little cheap racial hype!
Illegals are here! You Suck it up! Quit being a little sissy and worry about yourself.
McCain is right. We are a Nation of Whiners, and you are the biggest one!
Like a black folk would say "you sound like a bunch of ol'' cacklen a$$ biatches".- Reply to this comment
When you say "Mexicans", you are offending all Mexicans in General. You are making it a racial issue. Now you lost all your credibility. People like you call themselves Patriots, Great Americans, Minutemen, etc...Unfortunately for you, McCain and Obama both favor a Comprehensive Reform Bill.
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Posted by penskeone at 03:24 PM : Sep 05, 2008
Mexicans are not not a race. Just like saying Americans are not a race, But a nationality. Do you not find white Americans? Do you not find Black Americans. Do you not find Asian Americans? They are all Americans, without a doubt.
It is you my friend that is the racist.
It''s an inconvenient truth that the Mexicans are the biggest perp. on crossing the border.
Just suck it up and deal with it.
And quit calling people names when you are losing a debate.
It''s very unbecoming.- Reply to this comment
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