-The "Tens of Millions" Figure: This figure is based on studies, such as one by the Brennan Center for Justice, which estimate that roughly 21 million Americans lack easy access to physical proof of citizenship.
I mean, Shit - I don’t have a copy of my birth certificate.
I could use my passport as proof…
Approximately 51% to 56% of Americans hold a valid passport, marking a significant increase from just 5% in 1990. While over 171 million valid passports are in circulation, ownership varies by income and education, with higher rates among college-educated, higher-income, and urban populations.
Let’s see if Custard is smart enough to know why it jumped from 5% to over 50…