Why is she having to fight a case if her birth certificate clearly states she was born I'll in Nogales,AZ?

Your friend has to fight because the government sometimes thinks that the documents are forged or that correct documents wind up in the hands of another. There are unfortunately many instances these days of US citizens being detained for long periods of time while they try and prove that they are indeed US citizens. The age of Trump has given ICE more of a free rein over how to enforce the immigration laws than ever before.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.