Under federal law, registered foreign nationals must carry proof of registration with them at all times. But prior to a second Trump administration, it was rarely enforced.

Where was he born? What is his name? Who is his mother? Who is his father?

“I told them, they are dead,” Cruz said. The agents said they needed the information anyway so they could look him up in their databases. Eventually, the agents verified that he is, in fact, legally in the country. And they let him go.

But not before writing him a $130 ticket for not having his papers. Cruz’s friend, who is homeless, did not have legal status and was taken away by the feds.

  • knight@lemmy.zip
    43·
    5 days ago

    The 4th has been nullified by the Supreme Court. Look up the case Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo.

      • kbobabob@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        83·
        5 days ago

        Laws only work if they are upheld. Burying your head in the sand and pretending like this shit isn’t happening won’t fix it.

          • falseWhite@lemmy.world
            42·
            5 days ago

            Read a book

            How about you look around instead and see what’s happening in America and how it’s becoming fascist.

            Or you can read that in history books in 50 years.