I would add, make copies of your documents and keep them in a safe place in case the ones you hand over get “disappeared.” I do not trust this administration.
If you're a US citizen and have a drivers license with Real ID, you have proof of citizenship right there. Nearly every license issued today has that feature. That should be sufficient for domestic interactions.
Interesting. Real ID proves lawful status. Either citizenship, permanent resident or it is emblazened with unverified. Somewhat in between my assertion and yours. In Nebraska, they only issue licenses to lawful residents.
"It is a hallmark of failing societies, I’ve learned, this requirement that one always be in possession of a valid reason to exist."
- Omar El Akkad (from One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This)
I was a foreign born US military dependent who got my first passport when I was 4 and haven’t needed one since. I do have my naturalization certificate. I guess I better carry that?
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Damn, we ARE living in a Nazi government!
It's all about control and plausible deniability.
They don’t need your passport unless they want you to go with them
I think prefer it here.
There is no law requiring you to carry ID in general, although you must identify yourself in certain cases.
The president and his bigots breaking the law does not change the law.
To be fair, I would probably also prefer life in Canada.
ONLY 5 states ( Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington) have Enhanced Real ID indicating citizenship status.
All other states' Real ID only prove residency, not citizenship.
Isn't fascism fun.
- Omar El Akkad (from One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This)
So there are different instructions for drivers who have paperwork vs. drivers who don’t
You don't have to prove to local law enforcement that you're a citizen, such as by presenting a passport.
You have the same rights to remain silent as an undocumented immigrant.
I'm not as sure about the laws of when you're required to present the docs to immigration officials.
Fuck. That.