PAHRUMP, Nev. -- Nevada's banking community is worrying that a proposed local law in Nye County's largest community would make it illegal for illegal immigrants to open accounts or cash checks.
"How do I do business in Pahrump with an ordinance like this?" Bill Martin, president of Nevada State Bank, said of the proposed "English Language and Patriot Reaffirmation Ordinance."
The law would prohibit accepting foreign identification, offering housing, or loaning or giving money to undocumented immigrants in this fast-growing town 60 miles west of Las Vegas. It would make English the official language and prohibit flying a foreign flag by itself.
Officials said the identification provision could stop the town's banks from accepting as identification a card that since 2002 has issued by the Mexican Consulate in Las Vegas."
So.... how do foriegners open accounts? How does this work w/ ATMs? I use those in Mexico...
I'm against illegal immigration, but see issues. U?
2006-10-12 06:29:44 · 15 answers · asked by DAR 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
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2006-10-12 06:30:31 · update #1
Nancy, I'm sure they will.
2006-10-12 07:08:33 · update #2
Sounds like it will just hurt the bank.. unless the whole state of Nevada has the same law they will just go to the next town over..
2006-10-12 07:05:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Interesting.
I would like to see where this goes. They could still cash that check with a direct deposit or at a Currency Exchange (for a fee). And I am sure business will find a way to help them cash it (they have records to keep and they too want a true balance at the end of the year).
And yes someone has that right--they is always somewhere else to go.
2006-10-12 16:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure about other states and counties, but here is S. California, people, illegal or legal dont even have to have a bank account or even an CA Id to cash their checks. Those who are not getting paid under the table are getting paid in personal checks or even company checks but there are all kinds of places where you can cash them now, hispanic markets, liquor stores even cash/loan places. Its probably not wise to assume that because they cant open a bank account theyre not gonna get their money.
2006-10-12 13:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by SittinPretty! 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Works for me! I think laws like this would stop Illegals from having oppurtunities to get money but then again most of the Illegals get paid in cash and dont worry about banks anyway. Not sure what would be the best solution but it definitely wouldnt hurt anyone who is a citizen
2006-10-12 13:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by ask me again 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i think its about time. i know in my town banks dont do back ground checks on illegals and they can open a account, and get a credit card with their fake id, and then get a loan for a house, cars etc . and also i dont think we should be accepting these Consulate cards from them as well . i know a illegal who used his new credit card and went crazy and then he got scared , then went and just got a different id problem solved for him amyway . so yes i see major problems with the way things are being handled
2006-10-12 13:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by hayleylov 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Gotta go with Nancy on this one. Less fees for the banks and more business for the banks surrounding this town.
Also it does seem a little "big bullyish" and self-absorbed by the officials.
2006-10-12 18:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by sqwirlsgirl 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Lots of issues. In rural America long years ago people buried money in their gardens in Mason Jars. Now what. So if these laws pass we are opening ourselves up to a whole new set of crimes..... these people being targeted by criminals also breaking into their homes demanding their money because they know they can't put it in a bank...... in essence putting women and children in those families in danger by overly exposing them to home break ins......................FOOD FOR THOUGHT HUH?
2006-10-12 14:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a very good solution. Maybe it will discourage those that are here illegally to go somewhere else. I see where you are coming from and its a good point but the fact stands they are breaking the law by bieng here and as long as its easy for them to stay then why shouldnt they.
2006-10-12 13:39:10 · answer #8 · answered by Devils_Advocate 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I think it's a fantastic idea. Sure, there may be a couple of difficulties, but those can be overcome.
Foreigners who are in the US legally could use their Visa (not the charge card) or green card to allow banking...
2006-10-12 13:41:45 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky T 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Be reasonable. The banks could use pesos for these illegals.
2006-10-12 14:36:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋