Homeland Security accepts fake ID
From Hussein Saddique
CNN
Monday, June 12, 2006; Posted: 7:19 p.m. EDT (23:19 GMT)
A man using a fake identification card was able to enter the Department of Homeland Security headquarters in Washington, even though the type of Mexican-issued "matricula consular" card he used is not recognized as valid by the United States government.
Retired New York City policeman Bruce DeCell, who had arranged to meet with DHS officials to lobby for document security, purposely used a forged version of identification that Mexican consulates in the United States issue to their nationals living here illegally, he told CNN.
Undocumented Mexicans can use the cards at banks and other institutions that accept them. The cards are not valid for entry into federal government buildings.
DeCell is a board member of a group called "9/11 Families for a Secure America," which he formed with others after losing his son-in-law in the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York.
His group advocates stricter controls against illegal aliens and wants to ban the use of the matricula cards.
"The card is an unsecure document that could facilitate terrorist money and travel," he said.
DeCell told CNN that a friend in California bought him the fake Mexican card, which he used last week for the Department of Homeland Security meeting.
"I sent him a passport-size photo and the spelling of my name, and he had the card made for me on the street," he said.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/06/12/fake_id/index.html?section=cnn_latest
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From Hussein Saddique
CNN
Monday, June 12, 2006; Posted: 7:19 p.m. EDT (23:19 GMT)
A man using a fake identification card was able to enter the Department of Homeland Security headquarters in Washington, even though the type of Mexican-issued "matricula consular" card he used is not recognized as valid by the United States government.
Retired New York City policeman Bruce DeCell, who had arranged to meet with DHS officials to lobby for document security, purposely used a forged version of identification that Mexican consulates in the United States issue to their nationals living here illegally, he told CNN.
Undocumented Mexicans can use the cards at banks and other institutions that accept them. The cards are not valid for entry into federal government buildings.
DeCell is a board member of a group called "9/11 Families for a Secure America," which he formed with others after losing his son-in-law in the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York.
His group advocates stricter controls against illegal aliens and wants to ban the use of the matricula cards.
"The card is an unsecure document that could facilitate terrorist money and travel," he said.
DeCell told CNN that a friend in California bought him the fake Mexican card, which he used last week for the Department of Homeland Security meeting.
"I sent him a passport-size photo and the spelling of my name, and he had the card made for me on the street," he said.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/06/12/fake_id/index.html?section=cnn_latest
AOL POLL FOR MON!!!
How optimistic are you about the situation in Iraq, overall?
Not at all 58%
Somewhat 24%
Very 18%
Total Votes: 124,411
Note on Poll Results
How would you rate Bush's handling of the war in Iraq?
Poor 59%
Good 18%
Fair 11%
Excellent 11%
Total Votes: 125,217
Note on Poll Results
What should happen with troop levels in Iraq?
Decrease 67%
Stay the same 19%
Increase 14%
Total Votes: 97,688
Note on Poll Results
How much confidence do you have in the Iraqi government?
None 50%
A little 43%
A lot 7%
Total Votes: 65,127
Note on Poll Results
Do you see the death of al-Zarqawi as a turning point in the war?
No 73%
Yes 27%
Total Votes: 65,345
Note on Poll Results
Do you think the U.S. should stay the course in Iraq?
No 64%
Yes 36%
Total Votes: 64,686
Note on Poll Results
"we need to get out of iraq without losing face."
Do you agree with this comment?
No 50%
Yes 50%
Total Votes: 63,704
Note on Poll Results
Has the war in Iraq been worth the cost?
No 74%
Yes 26%
Total Votes: 61,727
Note on Poll Results
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