What do you think of the Trump administration ignoring the Fifth Amendment when it comes to immigrants?
By @LordShadowfire
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Roadsterrider · 56-60, M
If someone is in the country illegally, they are subject to deportation. That is the process. That is due process. The alternative would be to have a trial for every illegal alien, bottle necking the already bottlenecked court system for years. There is a process for immigration, are you talking about immigrants, those who have legally immigrated and became citizens? Or are you talking about those who have immigrated illegally into the country?
@Roadsterrider The question should be, "what process is 'due'"?
There's room for different definitions under different circumstances.
There's room for different definitions under different circumstances.
@MistyCee
" ... nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..."
Deporting an illegal resident doesn't deprive them of life, liberty or property. They are free to enjoy all of the above, but not within the US where they don't have legal status. If an illegal resident is prosecuted for a crime he/she would then be afforded the due process.
" ... nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..."
Deporting an illegal resident doesn't deprive them of life, liberty or property. They are free to enjoy all of the above, but not within the US where they don't have legal status. If an illegal resident is prosecuted for a crime he/she would then be afforded the due process.
@Heartlander Cute, but when you snatch them to deport them, you're denying them liberty.
You mignt get somewhere with that for voluntary deportations, but not for anyone taken involuntarily, detained, etc.
You mignt get somewhere with that for voluntary deportations, but not for anyone taken involuntarily, detained, etc.