Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing legislation to block a controversial ICE ID program for illegal immigrants -- as it is set to roll out this summer.
FIRST ON FOX: A top Republican senator is moving forward with a push to block a controversial program that would give ID cards to illegal immigrants as early as this summer. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is introducing the 'No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Identity Cards Act' which would bar any federal funds from going to the ICE Secure Docket Card program or any similar program.
The agency said the program will 'modernize documentation provided to some noncitizens' but stressed it would not be an official form of federal ID. 'While the specifics of the card and pilot are under development, it is important to note the secure card will not be an official form of federal identification,' the agency said. 'The secure card will indicate it is for use by DHS agencies and would be provided only after national security background checks have been performed.
Hawley’s bill would also require the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General to report on any costs associated with the program, or any similar program to grant cards to those in the country illegally. 'Joe Biden opened the border and ushered in an era of unprecedented chaos in the US. And now, rather than getting the crisis under control, he wants to use Americans’ money to fund ID cards for illegals.' Hawley said in a statement to Fox News Digital. 'Enough.
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