Violent Immigration Surprise Housecall Startles (Legal) Resident

Here is an excerpt from PS’s story as it appears on Debito’s website:

…I asked this gentleman to show me his badge so that I could write down his name and badge number. He quickly flashed me some ID, but I pointed out that I didn’t have the opportunity to see, much less write down, the details. In a belligerent tone, he said in English, “Passport first!” I refused, bid him a good day, and started to close my door. It was at this point that things got out of hand.

The aforementioned gentleman physically blocked my door from closing, and we got into a shoving match that led to my door getting knocked off its tracks.

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IANAL but as a foreigner, you are compelled to show identification to any person given that right by the Ministry of Justice (this includes cops and immigration officers.)

They do not require a warrant to ask you for this, and if refusing to show your ID is an arrestable offence.

Does this mean that five immigration officers are within their rights to show up at your home unannounced and harass you while you as a taxpayer are pying for the privelege?

Unfortunately, it does.

Of course, you are also within your rights to put a chain on your door, close it when they try to force their way in, and call the police to inform them that five intruders are trying to violently force their way into your home.

Take that!

*JZ is not responsible for your actions, but we will write about you if you get thrown into the gaijin dungeon!