Matricula Consular cards

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Is U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez dirty? - 8/16/2006

... "ID for illegals", the Matricula Consular card.

Pelosi: 'Republican Record on Border Security Is an Unmitigated Failure' - 7/01/2006

Nanci Pelosi has ordered the following to be promulgated: The primary obligation of elected officials is to protect the American people and to protect our borders. "Reports that the Bush administration cannot muster even half of the National Guard troops scheduled by the end of this month for deployment at the border demonstrate yet again that the Republican record on border security is a...

Alicia Robinson, Daily Pilot pimps ID cards for illegal aliens (Matricula Consular) - 6/26/2006

... future" about Mexico's Matricula Consular cards, aka "IDs for illegals". Mexico passes those IDs out to their citizens in the U.S. irrespective of their immigration status, and they're mostly used by illegal aliens in order to obtain some form of legitimacy.

"Homeland Security accepts fake ID" [Matricula Consular] - 6/12/2006

... headquarters last week using a fake Matricula Consular card as identification, despite federal rules that say the Mexican-issued card is not valid ID at government buildings. Bruce DeCell, a retired New York City police officer, used his phony card -- which lists his place of birth as "Tijuana, B.C." and his address as "123 Fraud Blvd." on an incorrectly spelled "Stato...

The "Immigrant" Rights Movement - 4/30/2006

Did you know there's a growing "Immigrant" Rights Movement? Of course, most Americans will refer to that "movement" as "foreign citizens who are here illegally marching in our streets making a show of force and demanding rights to which they aren't entitled", but many news/propaganda organizations seem to prefer the first term. And, not just because it'...

Venezuela has mobile consulates - 4/24/2006

... small towns in order to provide Matricula Consular cards and other services to their citizens, many or most of whom are here illegally. Now, Daniel Connolly of the AP offers a nary-a-dissenting-word article with the news that Venezuela had a mobile consulate in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Dianne Solis, Alfredo Corchado, Dallas Morning News downplay Mexican meddling - 4/22/2006

Those reporters offer "Latino leaders to discuss 'Great American Boycott' in Mexico City" which contains this wildly inaccurate paragraph: In March, as student walkouts and protests spread across the United States, the Mexican government ordered its 46 consulates to stay away from the marches, fearing a backlash among anti-immigrant groups.

Lake Havasu City, the American city - 3/18/2006

After reading hundreds of newspaper articles about illegal immigration in small towns, I don't think I've read about a town that hasn't yet experienced the "wonders" of "liberalism".

Dave Frohnmayer, U of Oregon collaborate with Mexican government - 2/13/2006

... where they presumably passed out Matricula Consular ID cards to a presumably largely illegal crowd. Thankfully, the American side protested this, and a large number of reports are here and starting here.

Pikes Peak Library District collaborates with Mexico on illegal immigration - 2/12/2006

... Sand Creek branch to pass out Matricula Consular ID cards to Mexican citizens, many or most of whom were here illegally. And, those ID cards enable those illegal aliens to live and work here much more easily than they could otherwise. The Pikes Peak Library District is indirectly supporting illegal immigration.

Is the Pikes Peak Library District breaking federal law? - 2/07/2006

... Mexican consulate to give out Matricula Consular cards and other services at its Sand Creek branch on Saturday Feb 11. Knowing that many of those receiving these cards will be illegal aliens, and they will use those cards to stay in the U.S., is that district violating federal law? Let's turn to 8 U.S.C.

Patriot Act creates new federal police force with broad powers; security force for foreign consulates - 1/30/2006

The Patriot Act creates a "United States Secret Service Uniformed Division" that is "subject to the supervision of the Secretary of Homeland Security." The new police are empowered to "make arrests without warrant for any offense against the United States committed in their presence, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if they have reasonable ...

Santa Cruz Sentinel pimps remittances from illegal aliens - 12/30/2005

While reading the article "A first for Santa Cruz County: Mexican bank opens in downtown Watsonville" by Tom Ragan I kept asking myself, "is this an ad? Don't companies normally have to pay to get articles like this rather than, say, real journalism involving exposes and such?" Let's take a look: Bancomer, the only Mexican bank between here and San Jose, is open for b...

Hugh Hewitt, Ken Mehlman on illegal immigration - 12/05/2005

Slightly popular partisan hack BushBot Hugh Hewitt conducted a radio interview with RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman and discussed the word "illegal immigration". As it turns out, the GOP is declaring war on that word. As regards the actual process of massive illegal immigration, if the GOP had their druthers that would continue and get even worse. Here's a transcript of the interview.

The end of the line for illegal immigration supporter Douglas Duncan? - 10/24/2005

The WashTimes predicts that he's bitten off more than he can chew and, once he loses the Maryland governor's race his career will be finished: "Doug Duncan's end?" Since 1974, no Maryland politician except Sen. Barbara Mikulski has ever lost an election for statewide office and managed to salvage a political career. Of course, Mr. Duncan could be the once-in-a-generation ...

Wisconsin Assembly passes pro-American driver's license bill - 9/30/2005

The Wisconsin state Assembly has passed a Republican-sponsored bill requiring proof of citizenship in order to get a driver's license. And: Applicants from other countries would have to show proof of legal permanent or conditional residency, a valid visa, an application for asylum, valid refugee status or an application for legal permanent residency.

Los Angeles Times on Matricula Consular cards - 9/27/2005

... cover the latest on Mexico's Matricula Consular cards (aka "IDs for illegals") in "Mexico's ID Makes Major Gains in U.S.". They report that other countries are getting into the act, including Colombia, Argentina, El Salvador and Honduras.

Mexico has a Matricula Consular brochure - 9/12/2005

... detail-rich roundup of Mexico's Matricula Consular cards, aka "IDs for illegals".

Florida Times-Union helps Mexico distribute illegal alien ID cards - 8/31/2005

... Mexican government passes out Matricula Consular ID cards to their citizens who are in the U.S. illegally. The cards allow illegal aliens to open bank accounts and in some states obtain driver's licenses. And, Mexican consuls travel from outpost to outpost in the U.S. distributing them to their citizens. On Saturday one of those events was held involving the Florida Times-Union.

"Immigrants" get Matricula Consular cards in Watsonville; some downsides noted - 8/29/2005

... to Watsonville, CA to pass out Matricula Consular cards, aka "IDs for illegals." Those ID cards are only of use to illegal aliens, and the Mexican government travels between their outposts in our country passing them out to its citizens who are here illegally.

Illegal aliens stay in the U.S.; Mexican, American response compared - 8/27/2005

Because of increased border protection in some areas, the prices to be smuggled into the U.S. have risen and muy malo groups have gotten involved rather than the previous "mom and pop" groups.

Help Ben Kelly, Ben Baeder, and Jessica Langdon do their jobs - 8/21/2005

Ben Kelly and Ben Baeder work for the San Gabriel Valley [CA] Tribune, which offers us "Bank's business plan spurs local protest".

Apparently they don't get google in Tyler Texas - 7/26/2005

Lindsay Randall of the Tyler Morning Telegraph covers Henderson and Van Zandt counties.

Howard Berman's massive amnesty for Central American illegal aliens - 7/24/2005

The L.A. Daily News reports in "Bill would give some Central Americans green cards" that Rep. Howard Berman (D-Van Nuys) has introduced a bill to give said cards to 200,000 people from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. "Many" are illegal aliens, "others" are here under a temporary visa of some kind. I'd imagine that a very good percentage of those live in Los ...

Does Tampa Bay's Baynews9 support illegal immigration? - 7/18/2005

Or, are they just incompetent and gullible?

Is the Ventura County Star a Mexican newspaper? - 7/07/2005

... Mexican Consulate also issues a matricula consular card, an alternative form of identification for Mexican nationals. Some immigrants enter the United States with no identification, making opening a bank account impossible. With this card, a bank account may be set up and transfers easily made. Well, Audrey, that "alternative" is what we in right-side-up land refer to as "IDs for i...

Bank of "America", Part 2 - 7/01/2005

... Carpentersville, IL to pass out Matricula Consular cards, also known as IDs for illegals. A report is in "Mexicans line up for ID cards, passports". As you might guess from the title, Bank of "America" sponsored the visit by the consulate. The consul was inside giving identification cards to people, many of whom are no doubt in the U.S. illegally.

"Texas has been conquered by Hispanics" - 6/22/2005

The titular quote is from Rev. Julio Barquero, the Arkansas state chaplain of LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens). The quote is taken from the article "Border state", and here it is in context: "Little Rock is the border between Mexico and the U.S.," said the Rev.

Should Escondido finance giving Matricula Consular cards to illegal aliens? - 6/21/2005

... "IDs for illegals", aka Matricula Consular cards. Details in "Two Escondido officials angry about Mexican consulate's presence at fair".

Quislings in Minnesota - 6/20/2005

Yes, I realize the title is a bit... strong.

Far-left illegal alien advocates bus in anti-Arnold demonstrators (my title) - 5/23/2005

Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if my title had been used, rather than "Angry Immigrants Protest at Capitol"? In that case, we'd actually know what's going on.

"Mexican residents gain ID benefits" - 5/20/2005

... highly valued card called the matricula consular, a secure ID card that enables them to open bank accounts, get a driver's license and start on the road to work and legal residency. Wow.

Who exactly does Gloria Molina work for? - 2/10/2005

... colleague's contention that matricula consular cards can be misused for fraudulent or even terrorist purposes... [...Supervisor Mike Antonovich wants to rescind acceptance of the cards...]

L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich wants to stop use of Matricula Consular cards - 2/07/2005

LOS ANGELES - County supervisor Mike Antonovich said Monday he received a fraudulent Mexican identification card with his own photo on it and wants the county to stop recognizing the consular cards as valid identification. Antonovich, who was the lone vote among the county's five supervisors against first recognizing the cards in 2002, said he was concerned that the card could be misused for...

Bank of "America" - 1/28/2005

From this: Bank of America plans to eliminate wire transfer fees for customers who send money to Mexico - the latest effort in the battle among big banks to win Hispanic customers. Starting first in Chicago, the bank is eliminating a 3% foreign exchange fee and a $10 transfer fee for those who have checking accounts, and will roll out the program to New York and the rest of the country by year...

Oppose sham "intelligence reform" - 12/06/2004

The immigration-related provisions might have been removed from the Intelligence Reform Bill.

Jane Harman, lost cause - 12/01/2004

... grasp the implications of the Matricula Consular scam. After suggesting a reading of Chapter 3 of the 9/11 Commission Staff Report, she said, "I will get the message to her...

Irony in Wisconsin - 10/27/2004

From this: An immigration reform organization recently conducted an investigation into possible voter fraud in Wisconsin.

It's all about the pork. And, the guest workers - 10/27/2004

As previously discussed, Rep. David Dreier (R-CA) is scheduled to be "sacrificed" as part of the Political Human Sacrifice campaign by SoCal talk jocks John & Ken. And, he has the support of a local newspaper chain. Supposedly reporters at that chain are given "hands off Dreier" orders. The newspapers in that chain include: L.A.

Fire Dreier the outright Liar - 10/18/2004

As previously described, KFI talk jocks John & Ken are conducting a "Political Human Sacrifice" designed to fire a local congressman who's extremely weak on illegal immigration, Rep. David Dreier. Said Rep. has a guest column published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin entitled "Immigration must play by rules." OK, so they flubbed the title.

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