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Missouri Gas Station Refuses Green Cards as Valid Form of Identification: ‘It’s…
A Maverik gas station in Springfield, Missouri recently posted a sign banning Green Cards as valid forms of identification. TikTok reacts.
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Maverik Gas Station in Springfield Accused of Refusing Green Cards, Igniting Discrimination Outcry
Springfield, MO A Maverik Gas Station in Springfield, Missouri, located at Kearney and West Bypass, is currently facing allegations of discrimination. According to a social media post, citing the Southern Missouri Immigration Alliance, the gas station has reportedly ceased accepting green cards as a valid form of identification for purchases. This alleged policy has ignited a significant public response. The video, which has garnered considerable attention online, features a woman stating, "Maverik Gas Station posted that they are no longer accepting green cards, which are federal forms of identification, as identification for purchases." She further elaborated on her concerns, asserting, "This is a clear civil rights violation, this is a clear example of discrimination on the basis of identity." The speaker suggested that this action by the Springfield establishment reflects a broader, previously covert, trend across Missouri and the nation, now being overtly expressed. The public reaction has been swift and largely critical. Numerous online comments have called for a boycott of Maverik gas stations. One user remarked, "Boycott Maverick gas stations," while another stated, "My local Maverick usually has the best prices, but I will no longer shop with them." Community members, including those identifying as allies, have expressed intentions to challenge the policy. A commenter declared, "I live a few blocks away. I will be stopping in every day asking if they accept green cards. As a white woman, I will make a fit every day. I love my Hispanic neighbors and I am happy to be the problem. My neighbors are family. I won’t be mean to the clerks, but I will make sure their management expects me." However, the claims have not gone unchallenged. One comment noted, "lol 😂 that was already debunked," suggesting that the alleged policy may have been disproven. The situation continues to evolve as the community debates the veracity and implications of the gas station's reported actions.
