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Detained Citizens Spark Civil Rights Outrage Over ID Checks

12/16/2025

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Federal authorities detain US citizens who do not present proof of citizenship, sparking civil rights concerns.
In Minneapolis, Mubashir, a Somali-born man, was arrested after immigration agents ignored his citizenship claims and rejected his REAL ID.
Legal experts say US citizens are not required to carry identification at all times.
A top Trump administration official claimed the government can detain citizens for immigration checks, drawing constitutional-rights criticisms.

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Federal authorities detain US citizens who do not present proof of citizenship, sparking civil rights concerns.
In Minneapolis, Mubashir, a Somali-born man, was arrested after immigration agents ignored his citizenship claims and rejected his REAL ID.
Legal experts say US citizens are not required to carry identification at all times.
A top Trump administration official claimed the government can detain citizens for immigration checks, drawing constitutional-rights criticisms.