The Washington Times reports that the FBI has concluded that the Matricula Consular card, issued by the Mexican government to Mexicans living in the United States, "is not a reliable form of identification" and poses a criminal and terrorist threat.

Steven McCraw, the assistant director of the FBI's Office of Intelligence, said the identification cards are easy to obtain through fraud, and lack adequate security measures to prevent easy forgery. He cited examples of alien smugglers being arrested with up to seven different cards and an Iranian national who was arrested with a Matricula Consular card in his name.

Opponents of the cards' use say they have turned into a back-door amnesty that allows illegal aliens to blend into society by letting them obtain bank accounts and some state and local services. Rep. Elton Gallegly, California Republican said:

The only people who need these cards are illegal immigrants, and sometimes criminals or terrorists.

None of the witnesses at a House immigration panel held last week could dispute that claim and the State Department admitted they have not studied the issue.

Link via World Watch Daily.