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    How did 19th century Americans proof their citizenship?

    In order to stay legally.
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    How did 19th century Americans proof their citizenship?

    Thanks. First real answer so far. So if you registered to vote in 1870 you took with you a copy of the baptism certificate? Because I assume you did need to proof you were a US citizen, non-citizens couldn't (and still can't) vote in federal elections in 1870 (maybe with the exception of a very...
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    How did 19th century Americans proof their citizenship?

    Imagine it is 1870. You are a citizen from the United Kingdom and on holiday in New York City. There happen to be federal elections during your time there. You go to the registration office to register for voting. Could that be done? How could they proof you are not a citizen? How could a...
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    How to proof US citizenship?

    Ok, so if an illegal immigrant destroys all documentation from his birth country, the USA can never prove he is an illegal immigrant, so he can remain in the USA forever? Because you say even if you can not prove citizenship, you cant be deported if the government doesn't know where you really...
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    How to proof US citizenship?

    Drivers license is no proof of citizenship since also legal immigrants in some states can get a drivers license. Social security numbers are also issued to legal immigrants who work in the USA and pay taxes there. So a social security card is also no proof of US citizenship. Green card is also...
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    How to proof US citizenship?

    I am reading about both sides of the argument on the issue if voters should be legally required to show an ID before being able to vote for elections. One of the arguments against requiring voters to show an ID is "it excludes legitimate voters who do not have documentary proof of citizenship...
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