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The Guardian - US
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José Olivares

New Orleans announces municipal ID card amid nationwide Ice crackdown

Law enforcement officials clash with protesters demonstrating against Ice operations in Los Angeles.
Law enforcement officials clash with protesters demonstrating against Ice operations in Los Angeles. Photograph: Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock

The city of New Orleans has announced a municipal identification program to provide ID cards to residents who may not be able to access such cards otherwise in a move seen as a positive step for the city’s migrant communities as the Trump administration continues targeting undocumented people.

The municipal government of New Orleans launched the Crescent City ID program on Monday, which is “designed to promote inclusion” in the city.

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