Carry citizenship proof amid increasing immigration enforcement

As a U.S. citizen born in the United States to immigrant parents, you legally do not need to carry documentation proving your citizenship for most daily activities. However, given the climate of heightened immigration enforcement, it may be prudent to have a U.S. passport or other proof of citizenship easily accessible in case your immigration status is questioned by authorities. This proactive step allows you to clearly establish your rights without delay or complications that could arise from not having documentation immediately available.