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Old 07-23-2010, 09:29 AM  
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You will not get deported unless you are here illegally. Also, the Supreme Court has upheld similar cases before, like Hiibel vs. Nevada:

During a valid investigative stop (established under Terry v. Ohio), a police officer can require persons to identify themselves if they have ?reasonable suspicion? that this information is pertinent to an investigation they are conducting in the course of enforcing a clear and specific state law. Individuals who refuse to respond may be detained and arrested by the enforcement officers.
Again, so if you happen to be Hispanic and out & about without your ID, you run the risk of being arrested & jailed until you can prove you are a citizen. There's no way this will stand as a valid law.
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