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U.S. citizens' risk of ICE detention

U.S. citizens face risk of detention by ICE despite carrying identification documents, and the lack of a single guaranteed documentary proof of citizenship.

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Jan 16, 2026
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What documentation can prove US citizenship for a 2025 ICE stop (passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate)?

A U.S. passport, a birth certificate showing birth in the United States, and a Certificate of Naturalization are the primary, widely accepted documents that demonstrate U.S. citizenship during encount...

Jan 18, 2026

Can a U.S. passport be used to prove citizenship to ICE?

A U.S. passport (book or passport card) is widely recognized as one of the strongest, if not the strongest, single documents to establish U.S. citizenship and identity when interacting with Immigratio...