CSV #62 I WAS BORN HERE ON AMERICA SOIL, WHY YOU NEED MY PROOF OR PAPERS..

CSV #62 I WAS BORN HERE ON AMERICA SOIL, WHY YOU NEED MY PROOF OR PAPERS..

While U.S. citizens generally don't have to carry ID in the U.S., ICE agents may ask for it, and you should provide a U.S.-issued ID like a driver's license but can refuse to answer questions or show documents revealing nationality if not driving; you have the right to remain silent and ask "Am I free to go?".

If driving, you must show your license, registration, and insurance.

Do not lie or show false documents, but you can refuse to consent to searches or provide non-required identification, especially if you are a passenger, notes the Immigrant Defense Project.

Key Rights & Actions During an ICE Encounter:

Remain Silent: You have the right to say, "I want to speak to a lawyer," and "I do not consent to answer questions" or "I do not consent to a search," according to the ACLU and the National Immigrant Justice Center.
Identify Yourself (If Driving):

If driving, you must show your license, registration, and insurance.

Provide U.S. ID (If Asked): If asked for ID, show a U.S.-issued one like a driver's license; you aren't required to show documents proving your citizenship if you are in the U.S., notes the.

Refuse False Docs: Never show false documents or lie about your citizenship or birthplace.

Ask to Leave: Ask, "Am I free to go?" If they say yes, calmly walk away.

Request a Warrant: At your door, ask for a judicial warrant (signed by a judge, not an ICE official) before letting them in.

Important Considerations:
Citizenship vs. Status: Citizens don't always need ID, but lawful residents over 18 should carry their documents.

No Obligation to Answer: You don't have to answer questions about your birthplace or immigration status unless driving, says the.

Stay Calm: Assert your rights calmly and clearly, as per guidance from the.