Advocates say the ordinance will protect vulnerable members of the community including immigrants and those who are homeless. Supporters are also hopeful the new measure will encourage collaboration with law enforcement.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) Wyandotte County will begin offering municipal photo IDs to immigrants and other vulnerable residents after county commissioners approved the move in a split vote. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County board voted 6-4 Thursday night to offer the IDs under what was dubbed the “Safe and Welcoming Wyandotte Act,” KCUR reported .
KANSAS CITY, Kan. Wyandotte County will begin offering municipal photo IDs to immigrants and other vulnerable residents after county commissioners approved