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IcyPeas

(25,155 posts)
Thu Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 PM Jan 15

"Noem: U.S. Citizens Should Be Prepared To Show Proof."

“Noem: U.S. Citizens Should Be Prepared To Show Proof.”

Did you vote for a “Show Me Your Papers” society?

Walter Olson (@walterolson.bsky.social) 2026-01-15T23:04:51.219Z


And the grim irony is that carrying your papers isn't enough either. Multiple reports have confirmed the ICE practice of rounding up people in groups and ignoring their offers to show their papers on the spot, then holding them for hours or days or even transporting them to distant places. /2

Walter Olson (@walterolson.bsky.social) 2026-01-15T23:23:49.160Z


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"Noem: U.S. Citizens Should Be Prepared To Show Proof." (Original Post) IcyPeas Jan 15 OP
Just what 'proof' will convince her lil nazis? I read a lot of them can't even read Attilatheblond Jan 16 #1
A red hat, Gold Sneaker's Traildogbob Jan 16 #3
Where is the NRA with their Second Amendment solution talk? Kennah Jan 16 #2
I'll show them the same thing the felon showed that union auto worker EnergizedLib Jan 16 #4
What are they going to do, Bayard Jan 16 #5

Attilatheblond

(8,524 posts)
1. Just what 'proof' will convince her lil nazis? I read a lot of them can't even read
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 12:04 AM
Jan 16

and it doesn't seem any of them are grounded in reality

Bayard

(28,996 posts)
5. What are they going to do,
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 12:47 AM
Jan 16

When they demand proof of citizenship from someone with a license to carry, says--I got your proof right here.

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