[splat]

> In the U.S., despite what officers tell you, you do not have to identify yourself when asked.

This varies state to state. In many states you must identify yourself at the level of providing your name and address, but you are not required to produce any documentation.

[tcdent]

You do not have to identify yourself in California.

https://www.aclusocal.org/barstow-stop-and-id/

[swang]

If you mean state-and-identify, that is only valid if they have a "reasonable suspicion" that you're involved in illegal activities.

[pmiller2]

Reasonable suspicion is such a low standard that it can always be manufactured.