New Orleans is rolling out a new form of ID this summer to allow residents to access city services and confirm who they are more easily than with state and federal identification cards.
Why it matters: Civil rights activists say municipal IDs reduce barriers to accessing essential services, especially for immigrant and unhoused communities.
- The IDs will function as public library cards, track NORD programming, offer RTA discounts and be usable in interacting with local law enforcement.
The latest: Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who proposed the municipal ID to City Council and gained its…..