Biden Administration to Launch Migrant ID Card Pilot Program This Summer

The program aims to distribute 10,000 ID cards to migrants, enhancing documentation efficiency and security.

The Secure Docket Card pilot will be implemented in cities like Houston and Atlanta, focusing on noncitizens released into the U.S.
ID cards will facilitate the modernization of immigration documents and are not recognized as federal identification.
Implementation designed to reduce paper document risks and improve DHS's ability to quickly access migrant information.
Critics argue the ID cards may enable migrants to access additional benefits and pose a risk of illegal immigration incentives.
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to address challenges within the U.S. immigration system amid high border crossing rates.