• jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    14
    ·
    17 hours ago

    SSN is not proof of identity.

    https://www.usbirthcertificates.com/articles/acceptable-forms-of-id#%3A~%3Atext=No%2C+a+Social+Security+card%2Cused+to+confirm+someone's+identity.

    Is a social security card a form of ID?

    No, a Social Security card is not a form of ID. It only verifies the connection between a name and a Social Security Number.

    As it does not have a photograph or other features needed to confirm identity, it cannot be used to confirm someone’s identity.

    • ToastedRavioli@midwest.social
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      4
      arrow-down
      2
      ·
      edit-2
      16 hours ago

      My birth certificate doesnt have a photo of me on it either.

      DLs and other photo documentation are easily faked in comparison to a SSN.

      My comment was meant in the assumption that you have a normal form of ID as well. While your ID could easily be faked to show your picture, only you should know your social security number. Thereby identifying the validity of your photo ID.

      Regardless, many government databases should have your photo ID from drivers licenses, passports, etc, tied to your social

      I have literally used only my SSN to prove my identity to a game warden before. I didnt have my ID because I was out fishing in a boat. We got checked for licenses. I gave him my social and all was good. ICE should be no different than that

        • ToastedRavioli@midwest.social
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          2
          arrow-down
          2
          ·
          edit-2
          15 hours ago

          Are children the target audience of the article?

          Are children likely to be detained independently of a guardian?

          • silence7@lemmy.worldOP
            link
            fedilink
            arrow-up
            8
            ·
            15 hours ago

            ICE has been raiding elementary schools in the past few days.

            I dont expect 2nd graders to read the article.