He says SSA regards itself as "more of an insurance agency thanan enforcement arm of the Government." Certainly. SSA is an insurance agency. but it is apparently the one agency in the Government that does not include in its setup provisions for law enforcement. According to Arthur B. Tirado. of the Department of Social Welfare. State Social Welfare Board of California. the social security card is vitally important to an illegal alien for identification purposes in getting employment. in spite of SSAs doubts as to its value. Mr. Tirado quotes Social Security Commissioner Robert M. Ball as statingIt seems doubtful that refusing to issue a social security card to an alien. without proof ofhis status. would effectively bar him from employment.
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