Student's Prize Is a Trip [To Atlanta for Natationals] Into Immigration Limbo

[KathieK]

When we flew to Atlanta last month my ID was not requested when I received my boarding pass (I had it handy but it was never requested nor was it checked). I thought it was odd but maybe it's not a requirement?

[KenWittlief]

Originally Posted by KathieK

When we flew to Atlanta last month my ID was not requested when I received my boarding pass (I had it handy but it was never requested nor was it checked). I thought it was odd but maybe it's not a requirement?

Last time I flew I got my ticket from an electronic teller at the airport, but I had to show my drivers license to get through the security checkpoint.

[Mike Betts]

Originally Posted by KathieK

When we flew to Atlanta last month my ID was not requested when I received my boarding pass (I had it handy but it was never requested nor was it checked). I thought it was odd but maybe it's not a requirement?

You need a photo ID when you check your bag. If you are checking in via e-ticket and have no bags to check, you might be able to get your boarding pass without presenting a photo ID.

You also need to present a photo ID with your boarding pass to enter the security gate to access the departure lounge.

At random intervals or during heightened security levels, you may be asked to allow your carry on bags to be hand inspected. If so, you will once again be asked for photo ID.

That you got on a plane without presentation of a photo ID is a serious lapse of security at the airport you departed from.

Mike

[N7UJJ]

The Amadou story continues:

I just received a call from Amadou's legal representative. She is seeking letters of support for Amadou. There is a hearing next week. There is not much time, so if you know or met Amadou or wish to write a letter of support for him, please mail it to:

Amy Meselsen
Legal Aid Society
199 Water St.
NY, NY 10038


There are over 10 million undocumented aliens in our country. Let's at least keep the brightest, hard-working, self-sufficient, moral young men and women who were brought here by their parents. We need more smart people, not less.

[Bharat Nain]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

so wait, you can go to high school in this country while being in this country illegally? I learned something new. Sounds like a terrible flaw. There has to be some section of the "rule book" for dealing with situations like this, no?

It is not a flaw. According to the law, your status in this country cannot affect your education. That's why most colleges cannot require you to give them your social security number. Many people come to the US for an educating and the government decided not to fight them but to be on their side.

[KenWittlief]

so wait, you can go to high school in this country while being in this country illegally? I learned something new. Sounds like a terrible flaw....

it depends on whether you think you are giving something away, or getting something.

The underlying principle of a free public education is that, in the big picture, our society will be better with an educated population. As a matter of fact, students are required by law to attend some form of school until they are 16.

If illegal aliens are here, I would much rather have them be educated, than ignorant.

[natis]

I think this is a huge issue, I think as long as immigrants want to study and work hard and try to make things legal it shouldnt be a problem and about the ID they didnt ask for it when I got my bording pass and the security I passed it with my school ID with no problem I guess it was just that since 9/11 in New York and important areas like that they want more security.
I hope everything works fine for all of the imigrants in the US that want to work hard for their dreams!!
-natalia