Archive · 18 Jan 2026
ICE Expands Enforcement, Requests Proof of Citizenship
ICE agents are asking people to show their ID or proof of citizenship during their operations.
This has caused concern, especially among Native Americans.
The DHS says this is part of 'targeted enforcement' to catch people breaking the law.
Some people argue that asking for ID without a good reason is against the Constitution.
Green card holders must always carry their green card, or they could be fined or go to jail.
There have been protests against these practices, and some people have been angry when asked for ID.
The DHS says they only target people based on immigration status, not race or skin color.
ICE agents are requesting identification or proof of citizenship from individuals in enforcement areas.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem states this is part of 'targeted enforcement' to identify and process individuals near ICE activities.
Critics argue that asking for ID without reasonable suspicion raises constitutional concerns.
Green card holders must carry their green card at all times, or face fines or imprisonment.
Protests and anger have arisen in response to ICE's requests for identification, particularly in Minneapolis.
- Who
- US citizens, ICE agents, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
- What
- ICE agents requesting identification or proof of citizenship during enforcement operations
- When
- Recent weeks, with specific incidents in October 2025
- Where
- Enforcement areas, including Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Why
- Part of 'targeted enforcement' to identify individuals in the vicinity of ICE activities
- Agency Involved
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- DHS Secretary
- Kristi Noem
- Enforcement Type
- Targeted Enforcement
- Legal Requirement for Green Card Holders
- Must carry a green card at all times
- Penalty for Not Carrying Green Card
- Fine up to $100 or imprisonment up to 30 days
- Recent Incident Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Fourth Amendment Protection
- Law enforcement needs reasonable suspicion to demand ID