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Understanding Rights of Undocumented Immigrants

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Do criminal illegal aliens have rights in our country? One of our participants asked, "Why do so many believe constitutional rights apply to anyone setting foot on U.S. soil rather than, specifically, U.S. citizens?" I've been thinking a lot about this question from a Civics and Constitution teacher's perspective.  Now, I am not a lawyer. Most of us aren't. We are citizens looking for the law, the facts, and the truth. We want the complex to be understandable. In this case, it's not that simple. Here's why: Constitutional Protections: Rights for All? The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly state that illegal aliens have the same rights as American citizens. However, certain rights, like equal protection under the law and due process, are extended to all people "under the jurisdiction of the United States," regardless of the individual's immigration status. There are court cases that confirm this. The one brought to my attention was Plyler v. Doe (1982). The Supreme …

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Individual Freedom vs. Collective Ideology

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There are competing ideologies, and many Americans want it both ways.That is impossible! Today's Competing Ideologies Our young people chant pro-death slogans against the innocent. Have these people ever studied real history or science? Perhaps if colleges taught an actual body of knowledge and promoted patriotism (i.e., love of one’s country), not tribalism (i.e., oppressor vs. oppressed), the truth of how life works would become evident to these Americans. Remember: What you believe is how you will behave.American college students protest in favor of a foreign death cult terrorist group whose goal is to exterminate an entire nation.  Many single-issue young American voters want the right to kill their sons or daughters if these unborn citizens are inconvenient, too expensive, etc. (Note: the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution refers to the unborn as “our posterity,” not “a commodity”). Furthermore, these groups believe they have a right to choose death for the innocent, …

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Understanding Rights of Undocumented Immigrants

Do criminal illegal aliens have rights in our country? One of our participants asked, “Why do so many believe constitutional rights apply to anyone setting foot on U.S. soil rather than, specifically, U.S. citizens?” I’ve been thinking a lot about this question from a Civics and Constitution teacher’s perspective.  Now, I am not a lawyer. […]

Individual Freedom vs. Collective Ideology

There are competing ideologies, and many Americans want it both ways.That is impossible! Today’s Competing Ideologies Our young people chant pro-death slogans against the innocent. Have these people ever studied real history or science? Perhaps if colleges taught an actual body of knowledge and promoted patriotism (i.e., love of one’s country), not tribalism (i.e., oppressor […]

Understanding Congress’s Powers: A Civic Duty

Several of our participants have recently commented on the powers given to Congress in Article 1, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. Do you remember what specific powers those are?  We the People grant those powers to Congress, so we should familiarize ourselves with them. Congress has been given power only over the 17 specific […]

Tariffs? Or Tariffed?

Tariffs are dominating the news in a big way. We the People are helping news networks and other media to make a lot of money when we engage in panic and fear, or choose ignorance.  It’s a citizenship issue, so let’s discuss it. Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact on Americans I’m a civics teacher, not […]

Congress Basics: Names, Numbers

How much do you know about how Congress works? This week, my junior high is studying names and numbers about Congress and how it works. Here’s a quick quiz to see how much we adult Americans know. Below is an answer bank to help. Hint: there are more answers than you will need. Challenge: see […]

Executive Power vs Judicial Review; SCOTUS Weighs In

There is new information to add to our discussion on “Executive Power vs Judicial Review” https://civicsandcitizenship.org/executive-power-vs-judicial-review/. There were a certainly a variety of opinions on whether the Administration (Executive Branch) was correct to use the Alien Enemy Act and Ludecke v Watkins to deport illegal migrants. Matt Nahrgang, a lawyer and participant at Common Sense […]

What Would You Say to Greenland?

What would you tell the people of Greenland (population 56,000) if you had the opportunity to discuss their country joining the United States? I’ve been thinking about this for a while. For example, what would I say if I could write a guest editorial? What would you say? It’s a civics and citizenship issue, so […]

Executive Power vs. Judicial Review

My recent article, “Executive Branch Powers, Judicial Branch Role”  (https://civicsandcitizenship.org/executive-branch-powers-judicial-branch-role/), elicited a variety of opinions on whether the Administration (Executive Branch) is correct to use the Alien Enemy Act and Ludecke v Watkins to deport illegal migrants. My Opinion and Emphasis I wrote, “…What I see going on is the prevailing winds of personal and political […]

Executive Branch Powers, Judicial Branch Role

America is dealing with a constitutional problem: Executive Branch powers vs. the role of the Judicial Branch when they disagree. We the People need to stand back for a moment and examine the law and the facts, not the personal or political views we may have. The Question Before Us So, as news and very […]