Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Americans might need to prove their identity during immigration protests. Legal experts questioned if this aligns with constitutional rights, noting that people generally don't have to show ID unless law enforcement reasonably suspects a crime.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem mentioned that ICE agents might ask people to prove their identity during protests.
- Protests have started following the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- Legal experts say law requires reasonable suspicion of a crime to compel ID.
- The First Amendment protects peaceful protests, limiting when ID requests can be made.
- Critics argue Noem's suggestion could conflict with constitutional rights.
- The Supreme Court case Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District allows ID checks only with reasonable suspicion.
- Race can partially factor into immigration suspicion, but more evidence is needed.
- Being near someone suspected of illegal status is not enough alone to demand ID.
