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Immigrants don't have a specific uniform or identifying mark. So this doesn't just apply to immigrants. It will apply to everyone and the "local officials" will simply claim they have to identify your immigration status and can take you away if they don't feel you've proven your citizenship.
But let's be honest- if you're white, you're probably safe.
Here's the extra insidious part. While there is absolutely a racial component in the initial request that gave them this power, there's an added dimension beyond even race.
This action doesn't just enable immigration enforcement. It can be used and an intimidation tactic. It can be used for reprisals against citizens completely unconnected with anything to do with immigration. Do you show up at a rally protesting trump's actions? You can now be forced to show ID and have your name collected. Do you trust the current administration to not use those lists of "disloyal" citizens to enact revenge in denial of services or even worse? It may not even have to be at the federal level. There are those in local groups looking to harass and intimidate opposition voices. Embolden by trump, they'll now have a list of their neighbors to target.