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Originally Posted by ICU 812
I have never had an issue with producing my government issued ID on the request of any police officer. It has long been stablished that requesting an ID is a legal order that must be complied with.
It is not unlawful to temporarily detain someone for an ID check. There does not need to be a probable cause reason. An ID check may legally be done during any interaction with an LEO.
So what is the big deal in Minneapolis?
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Except that what you are saying is just not true.
You do not have to provide identification unless you are being detained by the officer. Being detained by the authorities comes with certain legal requirements. The primary being reasonable suspicion or probable cause.
Read up on your rights here.
https://legalclarity.org/when-can-an...sk-you-for-id/
When Can an Officer Legally Ask You for ID?
A consensual encounter is a voluntary interaction between a citizen and a police officer where the person reasonably believes they are free to leave at any time. In this scenario, an officer can approach you and ask questions, including a request to see your identification. During a consensual encounter, you are not legally obligated to provide your ID, and you have the right to politely refuse the officer’s request.
The core of a consensual encounter is your freedom to terminate it. If an officer does not have a legal basis to detain you, you can walk away. You can also verbally confirm the nature of the encounter by asking, “Am I free to go?” If the officer says yes, the interaction remains consensual, and you can leave without providing any information. The moment an officer’s actions would make a reasonable person feel they cannot leave, the encounter becomes a detention.