Q: Will an American-born Teen be asked to show a proof of citizenship if stopped by a boarder patrol officer in Arizona?
I am a green card holder who is mentoring an American-born teen. I always need to show a proof of residency when driving by the boarder patrol stops in Arizona. If the teen is with me, will she have to show a birth certificate as well? Do the boarder patrol officers have the right to ask about the immigration status of her parents or even detain the child until her parents are summoned to the place? What if the only form of identification for the child is a school ID? Thank you very much!
A: Unfortunately, immigrant agents have arrested and imprisoned over 100 US citizens. However, it is not a requirement that a US citizen carry his/her birth certificate with them.
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